Download the March 2024 interactive standards briefing presentation. 

Watch the March 2024 Updates to Standards webinar here.

Rolling Stock

One Rolling Stock standard point release has been issued.

RIS–2712–RST Iss 1.2 – On-train camera monitoring systems

This standard was updated to include two new requirements so that forward-facing CCTV is installed on rolling stock. This change was prompted by the publication of RAIB report 02/23 that included a recommendation relating to standards reviews and updates.

One new Rolling Stock technical note has been issued. 

TN2310 Iss 1 – Compliance with noise and vibration legislation

This new Technical Note will help familiarise organisations operating across the GB mainline railway with their statutory duties in respect of noise and vibration generated by railway activities.

It replaces GMGN2460 Iss 1 – Guidance on Compliance with Noise and Vibration Legislation in the Railway Environment, which has now been withdrawn.

Plant

One Plant standard point release has been issued.

RIS-1530-PLT Iss 7.1 – Technical requirements for On Track Plant

There is a correction in Section 5.1, which now refers to BS EN 280:2013+A1:2015 (was +A1:2011).

Amendments in Sections 9.2 and 9.3, permit existing machines to be recertificated to earlier versions of applicable standards, unless they are being modified in the affected area. Specifically:

  • Excavators used as cranes can be recertificated to the 2006 versions of BS EN 474-1 and -5.
  • Excavators used as cranes that are modified - the 2022 versions apply.
  • Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) can be recertificated to the 2001 (or later) versions of BS EN 280.
  • MEWPs that are modified—the 2022 version applies

Control, Command and Signalling

One CCS standard point release has been issued.

GKRT0028 Iss 3.2 – Infrastructure Based Train Detection Interface Requirements

Minor amendment was made to the guidance, suggesting that a risk assessment may be needed where Insulated Block Joints are staggered.

Energy

One Energy standard point release has been issued.

GLGN1620 Iss 1.1 – Guidance on the Application of the Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations

References to legislation in this Guidance have been updated for March 2024. 

The Rule Book

In March 2024, there is one update to the Rule Book.

GERT8001 Iss 81 – Changes to National Operations Publications for March 2024 

This amend supersedes the update made in December 2023. 

Non-RSSB Standards

In March, nine revised Codes of Practice and one new poster were published.

The revised Codes of Practice are:

COP0 Iss 6 – M&EE Documents

COP0021 Iss 6 – Safe use of Quick Hitches

COP0031 Iss 2 – Safe Use of Remote Controls

COP0032 Iss 5 – Plant Any Line Open (ALO) Working

COP0037 Iss 4 – Haulage Capabilities of On Track Machines

COP0039 Iss 2 – Action following Hydraulic Pump and/or Motor Failure

COP0041 Iss 2 – OTM Ready to Run Card

COP0043 Iss 3 – Hydraulic Hose In-use Repair

COP0044 Iss 2 – Re-railing Kirow Cranes using Outriggers

The new poster is:

Poster PI2 Iss 1 – Trolleys used in line blockage

National Technical Specification Notices (NTSNs)

Following successful industry consultation, the following recommendations on revisions to NTSNs have been sent to the Department of Transport:

  • CCS NTSN Issue 2 - Control Command and Signalling National Technical Specification Notice
  • INF NTSN Issue 2 - Infrastructure National Technical Specification Notice
  • LOC&PAS NTSN Issue 2 - Rolling Stock Locomotive & Passenger National Technical Specification Notice
  • NOI NTSN Issue 2 - Rolling Stock - Noise National Technical Specification Notice
  • OPE NTSN Issue 2 - Operation and Traffic Management National Technical Specification Notice
  • PRM NTSN Issue 2 - Persons of Reduced Mobility National Technical Specification Notice
  • WAG NTSN Issue 2 - Rolling Stock - Freight Wagons (WAG) National Technical Specification Notice