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Doc No. Issue Date Issue No. Document Title

  GE/RT8012 December 1999 1 Controlling the Speed of Tilting Trains Through Curves
This document mandates the means by which Tilting Trains may be operated at higher speeds than non-tilting trains around curves.
There are associated amendment(s), technical notes, briefing notes, non-compliance certificates etc relating to this document. Please click here to view.


  GE/RT8015 October 2002 1 Electromagnetic Compatibility between Railway Infrastructure and Trains
This document mandates requirements for the management of electromagnetic compatibility between railway infrastructure and trains.
It also mandates the processes to enable compatibility between infrastructure and trains to be demonstrated in order to meet the requirements of route acceptance.


  GE/RT8018 February 2000 1 Mechanical Trainstop Systems
This document defines the functional requirements for mechanical trainstop systems and the requirements relating to their use on both track and trains.


  GE/RT8019 April 2000 1 Tilting Trains: Controlling Tilt Systems to Maintain Clearances
This document mandates the means by which Tilting Trains are permitted to utilise the tilt mechanism over routes, parts of which contain sections where tilting is prohibited due to clearance limitations.
There are associated amendment(s), technical notes, briefing notes, non-compliance certificates etc relating to this document. Please click here to view.


  GE/RT8021 April 2002 1 Facilities for Emergency Voice Communications with Control Rooms
This document mandates the facilities to be provided for the communication of safety related voice messages to and from control rooms, including signalboxes, in connection with emergencies affecting the operation of the railway.


  GE/RT8026 December 2000 1 Safety Requirements for Cab Signalling Systems
This document defines the safety requirements for the provision and use of rail traffic management and control systems which make use of cab signalling.


  GE/RT8030 Issue 2 August 2004 2 Requirements for the Train Protection and Warning System (TPWS)
This document mandates the requirements for the train protection and warning system, the purpose of which is to minimise the consequence of a train passing a TPWS fitted signal at danger and a train overspeeding at certain other locations on Network Rail controlled infrastructure. Additionally, it can be expected that TPWS will reduce the number of signals passed at danger (SPADs) at TPWS fitted signals.
There are associated amendment(s), technical notes, briefing notes, non-compliance certificates etc relating to this document. Please click here to view.


  GE/RT8034 December 2001 1 Maintenance of Signal Visibility
This document sets out the requirements necessary to ensure that the visibility and alignment of signals, and signs that perform the function of signals, are not adversely affected during the life of the equipment.


  GE/RT8035 October 2001 1 Automatic Warning System (AWS)
This document defines the functional, performance and application requirements for the Automatic Warning System.
There are associated amendment(s), technical notes, briefing notes, non-compliance certificates etc relating to this document. Please click here to view.


  GE/RT8037 December 2003 1 Signal Positioning and Visibility
This document mandates the requirements for positioning signals and indicators to ensure adequate viewing and clarity of meaning for drivers.
There are associated amendment(s), technical notes, briefing notes, non-compliance certificates etc relating to this document. Please click here to view.


  GE/RT8048 February 2002 1 Positioning and Labelling of Lineside Telephones
This document defines the requirements for positioning lineside telephones, in relation to other items of infrastructure and defines the labels and signs required in association with such telephones.


  GE/RT8060 June 2003 1 Technical Requirements for Dispatch of Trains from Platforms
This document mandates the minimum technical requirements for the facilities used in dispatching trains from platforms.
There are associated amendment(s), technical notes, briefing notes, non-compliance certificates etc relating to this document. Please click here to view.


  GE/RT8064 April 2003 1 European Train Control System: The Management of Packet 44
This document mandates the manner in which the packet 44 of the European Train Control System data protocol shall be managed to ensure safety and interworking.


  GE/RT8071 February 2006 1 Control Facilities for use during Lineside Signalling Failures
This document contains the mandatory requirements for use during failures of the lineside signalling system to enable operations to continue safely and without undue delay. The principal requirements support a signal aspect, to be known as the proceed-on-sight authority (PoSA), and the provision of signaller's releases. The operational context shall determine where these facilities are to be provided.


  GE/RT8080 December 2003 1 Train Radio Systems for Voice and Related Messaging Communications
This document mandates the minimum requirements for radio systems that provide the principle means of voice and related messaging radio communications between trains and shore-based locations.


  GE/RT8081 December 2003 1 Requirements for GSM-R Voice Radio System
This document mandates requirements for the use of GSM-R systems, where these are available, to support operational voice communications.


  GE/RT8082 July 2007 1 GSM-R Cab Mobile, Great Britain Open Interface Requirements
This document sets out the mandatory technical requirements for the application of GSM-R Cab mobile on Network Rail controlled infrastructure.


  GI/RT7006 December 2000 1 Prevention and Mitigation of Overruns - Risk Assessment
This document defines the requirements for risk assessment of the design and operational use of track and signalling, so as to control the risks associated with trains exceeding the end of their movement authority.


  GI/RT7012 August 2004 1 Requirements for Level Crossings
This document mandates the requirements for the design, construction, inspection, maintenance, operation and decommissioning of level crossings.
There are associated amendment(s), technical notes, briefing notes, non-compliance certificates etc relating to this document. Please click here to view.


  GI/RT7017 August 2004 1 Signalling and Safety-Related Telecommunications Power Supplies and Circuits
This document mandates requirements for power supplies and safety protection for signalling and safety-related telecommunicaitons equipment and their enclosures.
There are associated amendment(s), technical notes, briefing notes, non-compliance certificates etc relating to this document. Please click here to view.


  GI/RT7033 June 2003 1 Lineside Operational Safety Signs
This document mandates the arrangements for the management and specification of lineside operational safety signs in order to provide consistency of form and presentation throughout the network.
There are associated amendment(s), technical notes, briefing notes, non-compliance certificates etc relating to this document. Please click here to view.


  GK/RT0009 October 2003 2 Identification of Signalling and Related Equipment
This document defines the principles for ensuring that items of signalling and related equipment are uniquely identified.


  GK/RT0011 August 2000 3 Train Detection
This document sets out the requirements to ensure that train detection systems provide the signalling system with adequate information regarding the position and movement of trains to permit safe control of the railway.


  GK/RT0025 October 2003 2 Signalling Control Centres
This document defines the minimum requirements needed to ensure that a signaller can control and monitor the operation of the railway in a safe and effective manner.
There are associated amendment(s), technical notes, briefing notes, non-compliance certificates etc relating to this document. Please click here to view.


  GK/RT0027 June 1998 2 Resetting and Restoration to Service of Signalling Systems
The Standard sets out the requirements for the resetting and restoration to service of signalling systems where this process could create a hazard.
There are associated amendment(s), technical notes, briefing notes, non-compliance certificates etc relating to this document. Please click here to view.


  GK/RT0029 December 1995 1 Train Activated Warning Systems
This standard defines the requirements for train activated systems to warn persons on or near the line.


  GK/RT0030 December 1995 1 Signalling Lockout Devices for Staff Protection
This Standard defines the requirements of signalling lockout systems provided for the protection of personnel on or near the line which needs the co-operative action of signalman and user.


  GK/RT0031 February 2002 4 Lineside Signals and Indicators
This document defines the format, presentation and constraints on usage of lineside equipment to be used for the signalling of trains.
There are associated amendment(s), technical notes, briefing notes, non-compliance certificates etc relating to this document. Please click here to view.


  GK/RT0032 February 2002 2 Provision of Lineside Signals
This document defines the mandatory requirements for the provision of lineside signals and the sequences in which signal aspects shall be presented to train drivers, in respect of plain line, diverging junctions and for bi-directional lines.
There are associated amendment(s), technical notes, briefing notes, non-compliance certificates etc relating to this document. Please click here to view.


  GK/RT0034 December 2000 4 Lineside Signal Spacing
This document specifies the minimum distance that must be provided between the first signal displaying a cautionary aspect and the stop signal to which it applies.
There are associated amendment(s), technical notes, briefing notes, non-compliance certificates etc relating to this document. Please click here to view.


  GK/RT0036 November 1996 1 Transition Between Lineside Signalling and Other Systems of Train Control
This standard covers the requirements for managing the transition between running lines signalled with lineside signals conforming with Railway Group Standards and lines signalled to other signalling principles. Three examples of current practice are given.


  GK/RT0038 December 2000 2 Signing of Permissible Speeds and Speed Restrictions
This standard defines the principles governing the signing and advice of permissible speeds, temporary speed restrictions and emergency speed restrictions.
There are associated amendment(s), technical notes, briefing notes, non-compliance certificates etc relating to this document. Please click here to view.


  GK/RT0039 July 1997 1 Semaphore And Mechanical Signalling
Principles for controlling Signalling Equipment mechanically.
There are associated amendment(s), technical notes, briefing notes, non-compliance certificates etc relating to this document. Please click here to view.


  GK/RT0041 July 1997 1 Track Circuit Block
This standard sets out the signalling requirements to ensure the safe movement of trains where the Track Circuit Block system is employed.


  GK/RT0042 July 1997 1 Absolute Block
This standard sets out the signalling requirements to ensure the safe movement of trains where the Absolute Block system is employed.
There are associated amendment(s), technical notes, briefing notes, non-compliance certificates etc relating to this document. Please click here to view.


  GK/RT0044 February 2000 1 Controls for Signalling a Train onto an Occupied Line
This document defines the safety critical requirements associated with signalling a second train onto a section of railway line which is already occupied by a train.
There are associated amendment(s), technical notes, briefing notes, non-compliance certificates etc relating to this document. Please click here to view.


  GK/RT0051 April 1999 1 Single Line Control
This Standard defines the signalling requirements to ensure the safe movement of trains on single lines and equivalent bi-directional lines.
There are associated amendment(s), technical notes, briefing notes, non-compliance certificates etc relating to this document. Please click here to view.


  GK/RT0054 March 1998 1 Radio Electronic Token Block
This standard sets out the particular signalling requirements to ensure the safe control of trains where the Radio Electronic Token Block system is employed.


  GK/RT0060 June 2003 4 Interlocking Principles
This document mandates the principles of interlocking of signals, points and other parts of the signalling system so that the safe operation of trains is ensured.
There are associated amendment(s), technical notes, briefing notes, non-compliance certificates etc relating to this document. Please click here to view.


  GK/RT0061 Issue 2 March 1998 2 Shunters Releases, Ground Frames, Switch Panels and Gate Boxes
This standard defines the principles for the delegation of control of signalling equipment to local control points.
There are associated amendment(s), technical notes, briefing notes, non-compliance certificates etc relating to this document. Please click here to view.


  GK/RT0063 November 1996 1 Approach Locking and Train Operated Route Release
This document defines the safety critical requirements provided to maintain the safety of an approaching train after withdrawal of the authority to proceed and for the provision of Train Operated Route Release.


  GK/RT0064 December 2000 1 Provision of Overlaps, Flank Protection and Trapping
This document specifies a range of controls to be applied to mitigate the consequences of a train overrunning a signal at danger.
There are associated amendment(s), technical notes, briefing notes, non-compliance certificates etc relating to this document. Please click here to view.


  GK/RT0105 October 1996 2 The Transmission of Safety Related Information
This document identifies the control measures required to ensure that the means by which Safety Related Information is transmitted across communication networks does not import an unacceptable risk to the safe operation of the railway.


  GK/RT0106 August 1999 2 Management of Safety Related Failures of Signalling and Operational Telecommunications Systems
This standard defines the requirements for the recording, investigating and safety performance monitoring of failures of signalling and operational telecommunications systems (including train-borne), and for subsequent safety improvements.


  GK/RT0186 October 1996 1 Safety Requirements of Signal Post Telephone Systems
This standard describes the mandatory requirements for the provision of, or alterations to, signal post telephone systems.


  GK/RT0193 June 1996 1 Communications Links for Electrification Supervisory Systems
This Standard lays down the policy for the provision and management of communication links for electrification systems, including maintenance and interworking.


  GK/RT0206 April 2002 2 Signalling and Operational Telecommunications Systems: Safety Requirements
This document contains requirements to ensure that signalling and operational telecommunications systems are designed to meet appropriate levels of safety, reliability and availability.


  GK/RT0207 August 2000 1 Signalling Design Production
This document sets out the mandatory requirements for the production of designs for the provision of new signalling systems and the alteration of existing systems.


  GK/RT0208 August 2000 1 Installation of Signalling and Operational Telecommunications Equipment
This document sets out the particular requirements for installation work involving the provision, alteration, like for like replacement and abolition of signalling and operational telecommunications systems and equipment used as part of Railtrack Controlled Infrastructure.


  GK/RT0209 December 2000 1 Testing and Commissioning of Signalling and Operational Telecommunications Systems
This document sets out the particular requirements for the testing and commissioning of signalling and operational telecommunications equipment which is to be used as part of Railtrack controlled infrastructure.


  GK/RT0210 December 2000 1 Asset Management for the Safety of Signalling and Operational Telecommunication Systems and Equipment
This document sets out requirements for suitable and sufficient activities for maintaining the continuous and safe functioning of signalling and operational telecommunications systems and equipment.


  GK/RT0212 August 2007 1 Signalling Lockout Systems to Protect Railway Undertaking Personnel
This document mandates the technical parameters that apply to signalling lockout systems provided for railway undertaking personnel to use.
There are associated amendment(s), technical notes, briefing notes, non-compliance certificates etc relating to this document. Please click here to view.


  GK/RT0217 February 2003 1 Technical Requirements for Axle Counters
This document mandates the technical requirements for the design of train detection systems using axle counters.
There are associated amendment(s), technical notes, briefing notes, non-compliance certificates etc relating to this document. Please click here to view.


  GK/RT0330 October 1998 1 Plug-in and Interchangeable Railway Signalling Equipment
This standard specifies the requirements necessary to ensure safe interchangeability of plug-in and plug-coupled railway signalling equipment.

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