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Doc No. Issue Date Issue No. Document Title

  GE/GN8502 February 1999 1 Operation of Trams and Light Rail or Metro Vehicles Over Railtrack Controlled Infrastructure
This document provides guidance for Train Operators, Station Operators and Railtrack Line in a situation where trams, light rail or metro vehicles operate through services from other administrations onto Railtrack controlled infrastructure.


  GE/GN8565 June 2004 1 Guidance on the retention of design information, validation of technical change and configuration management
This document provides guidance to manufacturers, asset owners and operators on the concept of a design authority and the four underlying competencies fundamental to asset management.


  GM/GN2169 April 2007 1 Combined Manual for AWS and TPWS Trainborne Equipment
This GM/GN2169 document provides good practice information on maintenance, testing and fault finding procedures associated with Automatic Warning System and Train Protection and warning System trainborne equipment, to assist in maintaining the reliability of these essential safety systems at an appropriate level. GM/GN2169 replaces MT/169 Automatic Warning System Manual and Instructions, originally published by British Rail in November 1980.
There are associated amendment(s), technical notes, briefing notes, non-compliance certificates etc relating to this document. Please click here to view.


  GM/GN2460 April 2008 1 Guidance on Compliance with Noise and Vibration Legislation in the Railway Environment
This document provides guidance for infrastructure managers and railway undertakings on the legislation relating to noise and vibration in the railway environment. The guidance covers hand-arm and whole body vibration, as well as noise. The guidance provides information to assist in complying with the legislation.
There are associated amendment(s), technical notes, briefing notes, non-compliance certificates etc relating to this document. Please click here to view.


  GM/GN2497 December 2007 1 Guidance on Railway Wheelset Tread, Gauging and Damage Identification
The content of GM/GN2497 is new in the form of a Railway Group Guidance Note but it is derived from the existing information in the Common Domain documents MT162 ‘Identification of Wheel & Tyre Tread Damage Requiring Remedial Attention’ and MT288 ‘‘Wheelset Tread & Gauging Standards’. The content has been updated in light of current industry good practice.


  GM/GN2498 August 2008 1 Guidance on Wheelset Handling, Storage and Transportation
The content of GM/GN2498 is new in the form of a Rail Industry Guidance Note but it is derived from the existing information in the Common Domain document MT300 ‘Requirements for Handling, Storage and Transportation of Wheelsets’. The content has been updated in light of current industry good practice.
There are associated amendment(s), technical notes, briefing notes, non-compliance certificates etc relating to this document. Please click here to view.


  GM/GN2560 October 2000 1 Guidance Note: Structural Requirements for Railway Vehicles
This document provides technical background information and guidance on applying GM/RT2100 and other associated Railway Group Standards which cover the structural requirements for traction and rolling stock vehicles and on-track machines. This document should be read in conjunction with those documents to facilitate correct understanding and use.


  GM/GN2561 August 2002 2 Guidance Note: Compliance with Railway Group Standards - New Railway Vehicles
This document provides guidance to train operators and the vehicle supply industry on the interpretation of the compliance requirements of Railway Group Standards for the acceptance of new railway vehicles.


  GM/GN2571 June 2002 1 Guidance on the Storage and Recommissioning of Traction and Rolling Stock
This document gives guidance on the storage and recommissioning of traction and rolling stock that is withdrawn from operation on Railtrack controlled infrastructure for an extended period.


  GM/GN2572 April 2001 1 Guidance on the Provision of Automatic Train Protection Space Envelopes on Rail Vehicles
This document gives guidance on the provision of sufficient suitable space envelopes within the design of new rail vehicles to enable retrofitting of automatic train protection or similar systems.


  GM/GN2589 April 2004 1 Guidance Note: The Design and Construction of Freight Wagons
This document gives guidance on the design of wagons to meet the requirements of Railway Group Standards. It also outlines the design scrutiny process for wagons incorporating previously used design features.


  GM/GN2590 October 2002 1 Traction & Rolling Stock - Vehicle Electrical Interconnectors
This document sets out to describe the vehicle electrical interconnectors currently in use on rolling stock operating on Railtrack Controlled Infrastructure.


  GM/GN2642 February 2008 1 Guidance on Wheel / Rail Low Adhesion Measurement
This document provides guidance on the selection of a method for measuring wheel / rail low adhesion. The document assesses the suitability of each of the measurement techniques for undertaking various activities.
There are associated amendment(s), technical notes, briefing notes, non-compliance certificates etc relating to this document. Please click here to view.


  GM/GN2643 February 2008 1 Guidance on Wheel / Rail Low Adhesion Simulation
This document provides information and guidance to enable the selection of the most appropriate artificial contaminant for replicating a low adhesion layer or artificial leaf film and the method that can be employed to implement the use of the selected contaminant.
There are associated amendment(s), technical notes, briefing notes, non-compliance certificates etc relating to this document. Please click here to view.


  GM/GN2690 December 2004 1 Guidance on Traction and Rolling Stock - Mechanical Coupling Systems
This document gives guidance on the details of the main types of rail vehicle mechanical coupling systems currently in use on rail vehicles that operate on Network Rail controlled infrastructure. It also provides basic information on the requirements for ensuring safe and reliable mechanical coupling system design for new or modified rail vehicles.

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