The Rule Book and other national operations publications

09th October 2008

Consultation of changes to instructions in TW2 and TW3

There is a consultation in regard to proposed changes to modules TW2 and TW3. This is available by clicking on the following link: http://www.consultation.rssb.co.uk/

The covers amended instructions on the release of doors on passenger trains. The consultation runs from Thursday 09 October 2008 until Thursday 06 November 2008.

28th August 2008

Summary of national operations publications coming into force in December 2008

A number of national operations publications are due to be published in October 2008 to come into force on 06 December 2008.

Items previously published in module AM, applicable to modules M2, OTM, P1 and S3, have been removed and are now contained in the reissue of the relevant modules. There are 10 amendments to 8 modules (S5, T3, T7, TS1, TS2, TW2, TW3 and TW5) included within the reissue of module AM.

06 modules, M2, OTM, P1, S3, S4 and TW1, have been reissued.

Click on the icon below to download a presentation on the changes to the Rule Book for December 2008.

All documents can be viewed by clicking on the title below:

• RBBL: Rule Book briefing leaflet
• AM: Amendments module
• M2: Train stopped by train failure
• OTM: Working of on-track machines (OTM)
• P1: Single line working
• S3: Train warning systems (AWS and TPWS) and reporting signalling failures and irregularities
• S4: Trains or shunting movements detained, or vehicles left, on running lines
• TW1: Preparation and movement of trains: General
• Index: Index and glossary