Rail safety handbooks safety and wellbeing hub ganymede. Mar 15, 2017 latest news on the network rail scotland bill 201617. Alan baxter network rail guide to overhead electrification 2787albguneoh000001 february 2015 rev 10 1 of 52 1. Amendments and additions to london transport rule book 1969 edition. Before i retired from working for brrailtracknetwork rail the rules of the route document was only available to internal staff for engineering possession planning. Mar 18, 2018 new 15 minute late train compensation rule for rail passengers in wales. This bill was expected to have its second reading on friday 24 march 2017. Corrected version of 2015 rail rule book this rule book is an edited version of the 2015 rail rule book, including the corrections made and noted in the first printing of the 2015 rail rule book. The rail safety and standards board rssb publish a rulebook with guidelines and processes that all of us in the industry must follow to make sure we work safely.
Changes to the rule book are set out in the periodical operating notice, published every 3 months by network rail, which is. The document is a necessity in facilitating the ongoing safe operation of the railway, punctual delivery of both passengers and goods, and in providing safe systems of work to support safe engineering. In december 20, the office for national statistics concluded that a change in european accounting rules that meant network rail should be reclassified as a central government body. Any changes to rules and procedures since august 2015 have been released as bulletins and notices which remain in effect. Network rail is an arms length public body of the department for transport with no shareholders, which reinvests its income in the railways network rails main customers are the private train. These handbooks cover the rules, which must be applied in certain situations by sentinel track safety card holders. Tssa raised a number of concerns regarding the proposed people process, and in particular on the issue of network rail s proposal that all staff taking local operations manager lom posts must also accept role clarity contracts. Network rail strapping and switching level b assessment. Rule book updates december 2018 network rail safety central. For the latest version of all the rule book modules please refer to the.
Network rail s licensing system mandates that level b persons are assessed performing their duties on site. Demonstrate their ability to interpret correctly relevant parts of the rule book, handbooks and relevant network rail specifications when acting as coss. National rail is not an organisation, but merely a brand, used to explain and promote a great britainwide network of passenger railway services. A master table of contents is available at the front of the book in. Introduction of new lt railway rule book from 4 july 1983 and associated amendments to appendices to rule book. Network rail infrastructure limited working for you. The entries in each list will make it clear what is available to download and what is only available by other means. Uncontrolled when printed gert8000hb17 rule book handbook 17. Work adjacent to electrified lines burns or electrocution due to contact of person, tools, equipment or materials with ole or 3rd rail 3 5 15 working method to ensure safe distances as stated in the rule book can be. Oct 19, 2009 8 in the 1950 edition of the rule book, was it allowable to raise two arms above your head to indicate to a driver to stop in an emergency situation. Rule book duties of the machine controller mc and ontrack plant operator issue 5 handbook 15 september 2017 comes into force 02 december 2017 uncontrolled when printed document supersedes gert8000hb15 iss 4 and comes into force on 02122017. Our profits are available for reinvestment in the railway network.
Network rail that is not a toc and you have not worked for an eligible employer in the rail industry continuously from before 1st april 1996, then you are not entitled to any national travel facilities. The eco has given an assurance that the cre has been switched off in an emergency. Authorised working of freight vehicles in accordance with instructions for. The bill had its first reading on 15 march 2017 through the ten minute rule procedure.
Network rails licensing system mandates that level b persons are assessed performing their duties on site. Replacement pages for the central line handbook 1993 to the rule book 1990. Further to head office circular np07615, 29 th april 2015 i am writing to advise you of further developments with this case. A principles consultation meeting took place on friday 25 november with network rail concerning the above. Network rail has a 15 year lease on square one in manchester with 800 staff in one of manchesters largest refurbished office spaces. Alan baxter network rail guide to overhead electrification 2787albguneoh000001 february 2015 rev 10 3 of 52 2. Rule 11 freight mandatory railway accounting rule 11 is invoked when traffic is tendered as interline forwarded and through pricing does not exist. Network rail infrastructure limited network rail owns, operates, maintains and develops the main rail network in great britain gb. Because of the introduction of bimode trains which can either operate as electric trains drawing power from the ac electrification system, or in a selfpowered mode using their own tractive power, a number of changes have been made to the rules in this module. Rssb facilitates its maintenance, design, and publication. You will need this module if you carry out the duties of. Sections 26 to 335 all rules and procedures are to be known by their section name and rule heading number. Sfmta rail rule book 15 1 definitions aend the end of an lrv or historic streetcars so designated absence without leave awol failure to report for duty or notify division dispatcher at time indicated on schedules or detail list.
Most documents in the digital archive are in pdf format. Demonstrate their understanding and ability to set up a safe system of work before they or any group of staff is allowed to go on or near the line. The rail training accreditation scheme rtas rules, are only associated with the delivery of rail. However, some larger files may be in jpg, pdf, png or tif format. Railroad rule book union pacific mechanical exam for firemen to engineer 1950. A coss must be appointed if two or more people need to go on a line go within 3 metres 10 feet of a line, on the railway side of any permanent fence or structure, or carry out engineering or technical work on a platform, within 1. Network rail roles and responsibilities safe work leader. The rule book the rule book the rail safety and standards board rssb publish a rulebook with guidelines and processes that all of us in the industry must follow to make sure we work safely. The rule book is available as an app on android and apple, and through internet browsers, and you can also order printed copies. Vtg rare 1948 n y railroad mta single car testing device new york air brake co. The player uses a stick pool cue to strike a cue ball which in turn strikes. The rule book gert8000 and other national operations publications are documents that contain direct instructions for railway staff. Section 06 supervision of signallers and signal boxes. Use the dropdown lists below to find the right downloads for you.
December 2017 will see some significant changes to made to some rule book modules that affect the speed of trains within an engineering worksitepossession. High speed north, previously called northern powerhouse rail npr, high speed 3 hs3 or crossrail for the north, is a proposed railway network in the north of england. New 15 minute late train compensation rule for rail. The following general rules apply to all the games covered by these rules except when. Network rail is the owner via its subsidiary network rail infrastructure ltd, which was known as railtrack plc before 2002 and infrastructure manager of most of the railway network in great britain.
Aug 08, 2019 if you are joining an eligible employer e. Network rail controller of site safety 915 month assessment. Frequently asked questions faqs rail delivery group. For the purposes of this handbook, youare the coss. It aims to improve transport connections between major northern english cities and transport hubs, including liverpool, manchester, manchester airport, leeds, bradford, sheffield, newcastle and hull, as well as other. The possession must normally be planned in advance of the work and the details published in the network rail weekly operating notice won. This includes the railway tracks, signalling and electrification systems, bridges, tunnels, level crossings and viaducts. Network rail transport salaried staffs association. When removing a trackcircuit operating clip, or a tcod, you must remove it from the rail nearest to the conductor rail first and then from the rail furthest from the conductor rail.
The provisions of the working time regulations do not override the requirements of existing health and safety legislation. Propelling movements are authorised in accordance with rule book module ss2, section 4, clause 4. Rule 11 requires the following be included on the waybill. The operating practices division examines railroad carrier operating rules, employee qualification guidelines, and carrier training and testing programs to determine compliance with the railroad safety act of 1970. Ensure staff are adequately briefed on the safe limits of the possession. Hazard identification risk reduction or mitigation. Tssa raised a number of concerns regarding the proposed people process, and in particular on the issue of network rails proposal that all staff taking local operations manager lom posts must also accept role clarity contracts. Network rail roles and responsibilities safe work leader rmt. You must wear on your left arm a red armlet with pilotman in white letters. Handbooks size a6 hb rule books duties of the coss or swl. Network rail should not be confused with national rail. Finally it must be stressed that the document is only possessions are permissible.
Our work not only impacts the millions who travel by rail daily, but also our lineside neighbours and the natural. Gert8000 the rule book that is relevant to all roles as defined in the rule. This bill has been dropped by its sponsoring mp and will not progress any further. Before i retired from working for brrailtrack network rail the rules of the route document was only available to internal staff for engineering possession planning. New 15 minute late train compensation rule for rail passengers in wales. In addition, the regulations of pool billiards cover. Changes to the rule book are set out in the periodical operating notice, published every 3 months by network rail, which is available to train operators. If you or your teams work on the track, on trains, on platforms, on railway work sites and possessions. Network rail north west region including locations where. Rule books rule book forms key point booklets track safety handbooks logbooks working manuals network rail ac lines. Introduction of new lul rule book from 08 january 1990. You must have in your possession with you on the day. Network rail ac lines ertms rssb platform train interface stationery.
Answer in full without refernce to th rule book module g1 page 3335. The hs1 rule book c020s05uf and section 11 of the sectional appendix to the hs1 rule book c020s052002 may not be amended without the consent of the office of rail and road while this exemption is in force. The railway touches almost every community in britain. The aim of network rails standards is to achieve a safe, high performing and costefficient railway system. Active cab operating compartment of a rail vehicle from which control of the vehicle is achieved. Period 1 2012 total network rail accidents in month. The assessment will be carried out by an approved assessor observing the candidate undertaking their normal duties. It is the view of the hse that where a worker is subject to more favourable terms than those stated in the working time regulations, the more favourable terms should apply. Ircspc and rule 15 revised 60602 ircspc and rule 15 1 ircspc and rule 15 introduction car hire rule 15 change effective june 1, 2002, the rail industry changed the way it processes car hire rule 15 for cars offered in interchange but not accepted. Finally it must be stressed that the document is only possessions are permissible a rule book as opposed to actually taking place. A local isolation has been taken as shown in local isolation instructions. The iarnrod eireann rule book is a document that consists of the rules to be adhered to when operating on the iarnrod eireann rail network. Railway rule book 1983 engineering hours procedures. Keeping britain moving and building a better railway for the future is full of challenges but also tremendous opportunities.
Information contained in the rule book supersedes any information that is published on this site. Assume the traction rail ohl are live at all times unless briefed otherwise staff to be suitably trained pts acdc or dccr network rail pts and other track competency training, and specification with the rule book pts handbook relevant to the activity to be complied with at all times advance planning of access and possible obstructions. It is a onceinageneration opportunity to improve outcomes for passengers, freight users and taxpayers. It may take the form of a short insertion in the contact wire or that of an extended. Network rail we run, look after and improve britains. The rssb rule book contains sets of clear instructions which rail staff must follow in certain safety critical scenarios in railway operation. Working manuals network rail ac lines ertms rssb platform train interface stationery network rail dc lines handbooks size a6 hb rule books about us. The rail safety and standards board rssb publish a rulebook with guidelines and processes that all of us in the industry must follow to. Signalling record society 50 years rule books digital archive. Any changes to rules and procedures since august 2015 have been released as bulletins and notices which remain in. A book, which incorporates most of the rules to be observed by general railway staff for the safe operation of the network. If you cant find what youre looking for or are unsure what download is right for you, then please give us a call on 020 8596 5121 and our friendly staff will do their best to help.