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Contents Section Description Page

Part A

A1 Introduction 3

A2 Responsibilities 3

A3 Scope 3

A4 Implementation 3

A5 Technical content 3

A6 Definitions 3

Part B Changes since previous issue 4

Part C New Amendments to Specified Operations Publications 5

C1 GE/RT8000 Modular Rule Book 5

C2 GO/RM3053 Working Manual for Rail Staff: Handling and Carriage of Dangerous Goods (Pink Pages), issue 1

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C3 GO/RM3056 Working Manual for Rail Staff: Freight Train

Operations, issue 1 18

C4 GO/RT3091 DC Electrified Lines Instructions, issue 2 18

Part D Previous Amendments to Specified Operations

Publications 19

D1 GE/RT8000 Modular Rule Book 19

D2 GO/RM3053 Working Manual for Rail Staff: Handling

and Carriage of Dangerous Goods (Pink Pages), issue 1 36

D3 GO/RM3056 Working Manual for Rail Staff: Freight Train

Operations, issue 1 40

D4 GO/RT3091 DC Electrified Lines Instructions, issue 2 41

Part E Amendments Summary 44



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Part A A1 Introduction This document contains new and previously published amendments to Specified Operations Publications, which are considered too urgent to await a complete reissue of the document concerned. Changes to the Rule Book modules may be published in the Amendments Module if the changes do not justify the complete reissue of a module. A2 Responsibilities This document meets the requirement of clause 4.1, Railway Safety information, of Railway Group Standard GO/RT3210, Format and content of the periodical operating notice, issue 3. This clause states that Railway Safety (now known as RSSB) shall supply the infrastructure controller with information on changes to Specified Operations Publications for including in the Periodical Operating Notice. A3 Scope This document is primarily used to publish minor changes to Specified Operations Publications. However, it may also be used to publish material changes that have already been consulted on but do not justify the reissue of a Rule Book module. A4 Implementation The publication date of this document is 06 August 2005. The changes to the publications listed within this document in Part C come into force on 06 August 2005. A5 Technical content The technical content of this document has been approved by: Richard Evans, Principal, Operations, RSSB Enquiries should be directed to RSSB by telephone on 020 7904 7518 or e-mail [email protected]. A6 Definitions Amendments module A module, reissued every June and December, containing those amendments previously published in the Periodical Operating Notice. It will also contain amendments published for the first time and those amendments that do not justify reissue of the module concerned. Material change Where Railway Group Members are required by a Group Standard to do something physically different.



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Minor change A Minor change comprises of one of the following:

• Typographical errors or changes to administrative details such as telephone numbers, or

• Changes for the purpose of clarification, where there is negligible potential for misinterpretation which diminishes safety; or

• Changes to operational documents affecting only one Railway Group Member, provided that the Railway Group Member consents to those changes.

Specified Operations Publications These are Railway Group Standards which set out mandatory requirements for direct application in the workplace and which are subject to frequent changes. These include:

• Modular Rule Book GE/RT8000 • Working Manual for Rail Staff: Handling and Carriage GO/RM3053

of Dangerous Goods (Pink Pages) • Working Manual for Rail Staff: Freight Train Operations GO/RM3056 • DC Electrified Lines Instructions GO/RT3091

Periodical Operating Notice An official document for publishing details of changes to Specified Operations Publications and local operational publications to the railway industry. Part B Changes since previous issue This table shows the changes to Specified Operations Publications since issue 17 of GO/RT3100 issued on 02 April 2005. Amendment No Publication and section Reason

05/05 Module TW1, Section 15.2 Superseded by the issue of module TW1, issue 4 in June 2005.

17/02 GO/RM3053, Appendix 1 Consolidated into a single list (Amendment 11/05) for clarity.







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Part C New Amendments to Specified Operations Publications C1 GE/RT8000 Modular Rule Book Amendment No 10/05 (August 2005) Module TS1, General Signalling Instructions, issue 2 Explanation of change Although engineering staff, finding one broken fishplate, would impose a speed restriction of 20 mph until the fishplate is replaced, there is no guidance for signallers on how to deal with one broken fishplate when someone other than engineering staff reports it. Three new clauses have been added (16.6.5, 16.6.6 and 16.6.7). Rule Book module TS1 Signalling general instructions 16.6 is amended to read as follows: 16.6 Broken, distorted or damaged rails or broken fishplates Signaller’s actions 16.6.1

If you are told about a broken, distorted or damaged rail or broken fishplates, you must: • stop trains from passing over the affected line • tell Operations Control • arrange for a rail defect examiner or rail defect nominee to

examine the rail or fishplates concerned. Authority to run trains 16.6.2

When the rail defect nominee has examined the defective rail or fishplates, and gives permission for trains to proceed at a specified speed, you must: • stop each train over the affected line • tell the driver what has happened • tell the driver the location of the defective rail or broken

fishplates • instruct the driver not to exceed the speed authorised by the

rail defect nominee over the defective rail or broken fishplates.

16.6.3 You must not allow a train to pass over any adjacent line when a train is passing over the defective rail or broken fishplates

16.6.4 The rail defect nominee will stay in position and re-examine the defective rail or broken fishplates, to make sure the defect does not worsen.



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Report of only one broken fishplate 16.6.5

If you are told about one broken fishplate you must tell Operations Control and arrange for a competent engineer to examine the fishplate concerned.

16.6.6 Until you are informed that the broken fishplate has been replaced or an emergency speed restriction has been imposed as shown in module SP Speeds, you must: • stop each train over the affected line • tell the driver what has happened • tell the driver the location of the broken fishplate • instruct the driver not to exceed 20 mph over the broken

fishplate. 16.6.7

You do not need to stop trains on any adjacent line. Amendment No. 11/05 (August 2005) Rule Book module TW8 Level crossings Explanation of change Before December 2003 the signallers instructions for crossings with red and green warning lights (R/G) were contained in signalling general instruction 41. When a telephone call was received this instruction referred back to signalling general instruction 40, which concerned occupation and accommodation crossings with a telephone. When the modular Rule Book was created it was decided to remove this cross reference and give the full instructions in the red and green light crossing section. Unfortunately in doing so the actions required when it is not possible for the signaller to give permission for the crossing to be used and the need to keep a record of all such telephone calls were left out in error. The following amendments correct these omissions. There is no change to the principles required before December 2003. Section 7.2 Delete and substitute If there is a telephone at the crossing, you must carry out the following requirements when a user needs to take animals or large, low or slow-moving vehicles over the crossing: a) Before authorising the movement

Before you authorise the user to take animals or a large, low or slow-moving vehicle over the crossing, you must: • find out from the road user how long the movement will take



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• make sure there is enough time between trains to prevent delay • make sure that the protecting signals are placed or kept at danger and that

any approaching train has passed clear of the crossing • tell the user to report to you when the movement has passed clear of the

crossing. If there is not enough time, you must tell the user to wait and telephone again.

b) Resuming normal working

After you have authorised the movement, you must not resume normal working until the user has reported that the movement has passed clear of the crossing.

c) If the crossing user does not report back

If the crossing user fails to report back that the movement has cleared the crossing, you must make sure that the driver of the next train is instructed to: • approach the crossing at caution • not pass over it until the driver has made sure it is safe to do so • tell you whether the crossing is safe for the passage of trains. If necessary, you must make sure that the drivers of subsequent trains are similarly instructed until you receive confirmation that the crossing is clear.

d) Protecting signal controlled by another signaller

Where another signaller controls a protecting signal, you must tell this person about the circumstances. You must instruct the other signaller to carry out the requirements of sections 7.2 a), 7.2 b) and 7.2 c): • whenever this signal must be kept at danger, or • when the driver is required to be cautioned.

e) Keeping a record of telephone calls

You must record the following details of each telephone call from the crossing: • the name of the crossing • the time and reason for the request • how long the caller says the movement will take • the time you give permission for the movement to take place • the time the movement is reported clear of the crossing. You must record the time you caution the next train if the crossing user does not report when a movement is clear of the crossing.



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C2 GO/RM3053 Working Manual for Rail Staff: Handling and Carriage of Dangerous Goods (Pink Pages), issue 1

Amendment No 12/05 (August 2005) Appendix 1, List of dangerous goods with their United Nations number, dangerous goods class and TOPS commodity code Explanation of change As a result of amendments to UN/RID/ADR which have to be reflected in UK domestic legislation the following are necessary to GO/RT3053/1 Working Manual for Rail Staff – Handling and Carriage of Dangerous Goods (Pink Pages) – Appendix 1 List of Dangerous Goods with their United Nations number, Dangerous Goods Class and TOPS Commodity Code: These amendments have been published previously as amendment numbers 00/01, 15/02, 17/02, 37/03, 09/05. They have been consolidated in a single list for clarity.

UN. No. Amendment 1008 Delete “, compressed” 1010 Add “, stabilized” to substance name 1062 Amend substance name to read “Methyl bromide with not more than 2%

chloropicrin” 1081 Amend “inhibited” to read “stabilized” 1082 Amend “inhibited” to read “stabilized” 1085 Amend “inhibited” to read “stabilized” 1086 Delete “monomer, inhibited or” from substance name 1087 Amend “inhibited” to read “stabilized” 1092 Amend “inhibited” to read “stabilized” 1093 Amend “inhibited” to read “stabilized” 1105 Amend substance name to read “Pentanols” 1153 Amend “3(B)” to read “3(A), 3(B)” and TOPS Commodity Code to read

“529, 530” 1167 Amend “inhibited” to read “stabilized” 1177 Amend substance name to read “2-Ethylbutyl acetate” 1185 Amend “inhibited” to read “stabilized” 1210 Insert “or related material” between “ink” and “, flammable” 1218 Amend “inhibited” to read “stabilized” 1246 Amend “inhibited” to read “stabilized” 1247 Amend “inhibited” to read “stabilized” 1278 Amend substance name to read “1-Chloropropane” 1301 Amend “inhibited” to read “stabilized” 1302 Amend “inhibited” to read “stabilized” 1303 Amend “inhibited” to read “stabilized” 1304 Amend “inhibited” to read “stabilized” 1305 Amend substance name to read “Vinyltrichlorosilane” 1389 Amend substance name to read “Alkali metal amalgam, liquid” 1392 Amend substance name to read “Alkaline earth metal amalgam, liquid”



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UN. No. Amendment 1420 Amend substance name to read “Potassium metal alloys, liquid” 1422 Amend substance name to read “Potassium sodium alloys, liquid” 1445 Amend substance name to read “Barium chlorate, solid” 1447 Amend substance name to read “Barium perchlorate, solid” 1459 Amend substance name to read “Chlorate and magnesium chloride

mixture, solid” 1470 Amend substance name to read “Lead perchlorate, solid” 1545 Amend “inhibited” to read “stabilized” 1578 Amend substance name to read “Chloronitrobenzenes, solid” 1579 Amend substance name to read “4-Chloro-orthotoluidine hydrochloride,

solid” 1581 Amend substance name to read “Chloropicrin and methyl bromide

mixture with more than 2% chloropicrin” 1589 Amend “inhibited” to read “stabilized” 1597 Amend substance name to read “Dinitrobenzenes, liquid 1650 Amend substance name to read “beta-Napthylamine, solid” 1656 Amend substance name to read “Nicotine hydrochloride, liquid or

solution” 1658 Amend substance name to read “Nicotine sulphate solution” 1680 Amend substance name to read “Potassium cyanide, solid” 1689 Amend substance name to read “Sodium cyanide, solid” 1690 Amend substance name to read “Sodium fluoride, solid” 1697 Amend substance name to read “Chloroacetophenone, solid” 1701 Amend substance name to read “Xylyl bromide, liquid” 1702 Amend substance name to read “1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane” 1709 Amend substance name to read “2,4-Toluylenediamine, solid” 1742 Amend substance name to read “Boron trifluoride acetic acid complex,

liquid” 1743 Amend substance name to read “Boron trifluoride propionic acid

complex, liquid” 1748 Amend substance name to read “Calcium hypochlorite, dry or Calcium

hypochlorite mixture, dry” 1805 Amend substance name to read “Phosphoric acid solution” 1811 Amend substance name to read “Potassium hydrogendifluoride solid” 1812 Amend substance name to read “Potassium fluoride, solid” 1829 Delete “inhibited or” from substance name 1835 Amend substance name to read “Tetramethylammonium hydroxide

solution” 1843 Amend substance name to read “Ammonium dinitro-orthocreosolate,

solid” 1859 Delete “, compressed” 1860 Amend “inhibited” to read “stabilized” 1911 Delete “, compressed” 1917 Amend “inhibited” to read “stabilized” 1919 Amend “inhibited” to read “stabilized” 1921 Amend “inhibited” to read “stabilized” 1950 Delete details regarding Dangerous Goods Class 2.3 (retaining details



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UN. No. Amendment regarding Dangerous Goods Classes 2.1 and 2.2)

1962 Delete “, compressed” 1982 Delete “, compressed” 1991 Amend “inhibited” to read “stabilized” 2003 Amend substance name to read “Metal alkyls or aryls, water-reactive” 2030 Amend substance name to read “Hydrazine aqueous solution, with

more than 37% hydrazine 2036 Delete “, compressed” 2054 Amend Dangerous Goods Class to read “8” and TOPS Commodity

Code to read “557” 2055 Add “, stabilized” to substance name 2067 Amend substance name to read “Ammonium nitrate based fertilizer”. 2071 Amend substance name to read “Ammonium nitrate based fertilizer” 2074 Amend substance name to read “Acrylamide, solid” 2075 Amend “inhibited” to read “stabilized” 2193 Delete “, compressed” 2198 Delete “, compressed” 2200 Amend “inhibited” to read “stabilized” 2203 Delete “, compressed” 2218 Amend “inhibited” to read “stabilized” 2227 Amend “inhibited” to read “stabilized” 2235 Amend substance name to read “Chlorobenzyl chlorides, liquid” 2236 Amend substance name to read “3-Chloro-4-methylphenyl isocyanate,

liquid” 2239 Amend substance name to read “Chlorotoluidines, solid” 2251 Amend substance name to read “Bicyclo[2,2,1]hepta-2,5-diene,

stabilized (2,5 Norbornadiene, stabilized)” 2261 Amend substance name to read “Xylenols,solid” 2264 Amend substance name to read “N,N-Dimethylcyclohexylamine” 2277 Amend substance name to read “Ethyl methacrylate, stabilized” 2283 Amend “inhibited” to read “stabilized” 2306 Amend substance name to read “Nitrobenzotrifluorides, liquid” 2315 Amend substance name to read “Polychlorinated biphenyls, liquid” 2344 Add Dangerous Goods Class “3(B)” 2348 Amend “inhibited” to read “stabilized” 2352 Amend “inhibited” to read “stabilized” 2396 Amend “inhibited” to read “stabilized” 2401 Amend Dangerous Goods Class to read “8” and TOPS Commodity

Code to read “598” 2417 Delete “, compressed” 2445 Amend substance name to read “Lithium alkyls, liquid” 2446 Amend substance name to read “Nitrocresols, solid” 2451 Delete “, compressed”, amend Dangerous Goods Class to read “2.2”

and delete FL restriction 2452 Amend “inhibited” to read “stabilized” 2521 Amend “inhibited” to read “stabilized” 2527 Amend “inhibited” to read “stabilized”



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UN. No. Amendment 2530 Delete whole entry 2531 Amend “inhibited” to read “stabilized” 2552 Amend substance name to read “Hexafluoroacetone hydrate, liquid” 2618 Amend “inhibited” to read “stabilized” 2662 Amend substance name to read “Hydroquinone, solid” 2666 Delete whole entry 2669 Amend substance name to read “Chlorocresols solution” 2680 Delete “monohydrate” 2684 Amend substance name to read “3-Diethylaminopropylamine” 2765 Delete whole entry 2766 Delete whole entry 2767 Delete whole entry 2768 Delete whole entry 2769 Delete whole entry 2770 Delete whole entry 2771 Amend substance name to commence “Thiocarbamate …” 2772 Amend substance name to commence “Thiocarbamate …” 2773 Delete whole entry 2774 Delete whole entry 2838 Amend “inhibited” to read “stabilized” 2857 Amend substance name to read “Refrigerating machines” 2862 Amend Dangerous Goods Class to read “6.1(B)” 2880 Amend substance name to read “Calcium hypochlorite, hydrated or

Calcium hypochlorite hydrated mixture” 2910 Add “, limited quantity of material” at end of substance name 2912 Amend “(LSA)” to read “(LSA-I)” 2913 Amend “(SCO)” to read “(SCO-I or SCO-II)” 2918 Delete whole entry 2937 Amend substance name to read “alpha-Methylbenzyl alcohol, liquid” 2974 Delete whole entry 2975 Delete whole entry 2976 Delete whole entry 2977 Add “Radioactive material,” at start of substance name 2978 Amend substance name to read “Radioactive material, uranium

hexafluoride” 2979 Delete whole entry 2980 Delete whole entry 2981 Delete whole entry 2999 Delete whole entry 3000 Delete whole entry 3001 Delete whole entry 3002 Delete whole entry 3003 Delete whole entry 3004 Delete whole entry 3005 Amend substance name to commence “Thiocarbamate …” 3006 Amend substance name to commence “Thiocarbamate …” 3007 Delete whole entry



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UN. No. Amendment 3008 Delete whole entry 3049 Amend substance name to read “Metal alkyl or aryl halides, water-

reactive” 3050 Amend substance name to read “Metal alkyl or aryl hydrides, water-

reactive” 3073 Amend “inhibited” to read “stabilized” 3079 Amend “inhibited” to read “stabilized” 3166 Amend substance name to read “Engine, internal combustion or

vehicle, flammable gas powered or vehicle, flammable liquid powered” 3203 Amend substance name to read “Pyrophoric organometallic compound,

water-reactive” 3276 Amend substance name to read “Nitriles, toxic, liquid” 3278 Amend substance name to read “Organophosphorus compound, toxic,

liquid” 3280 Amend substance name to read “Organoarsenic compound, liquid” 3281 Amend substance name to read “Metal carbonyls, liquid” 3282 Amend substance name to read “Organometallic compound, toxic,

liquid” 3283 Amend substance name to read “Selenium compound, solid” 3319 Amend substance name to read “Nitroglycerin mixture,

desensitized, solid” 3353 Delete whole entry 3359 Delete "§". Add DG Class "9" Insert the following new entries: UN No. Substance DG

Class TOPS C.Cd.

§1327 Hay, straw or bhusa - 595 §1372 Fibres, animal or fibres, vegetable burnt, wet or

damp - 595

§1387 Wool waste, wet - 595 §1856 Rags, oily - 595 §1857 Textile waste, wet - 595 2908 Radioactive material, excepted package, empty

packaging 7 097

2909 Radioactive material, excepted package, articles manufactured from uranium or thorium

7 097

2911 Radioactive material, excepted package, instruments or articles

7 097

2915 Radioactive material, Type A package 7 097 2916 Radioactive material, Type B(U) package 7 095, 096,

097 or 098



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UN No. Substance DG Class

TOPS C.Cd.

2917 Radioactive material, Type B(M) package 7 095, 096, 097 or

098 2919 Radioactive material, transported under special

arrangement 7 095, 096,

097 or 098

3321 Radioactive material, low specific activity (LSA-II)

7 097

3322 Radioactive material, low specific activity (LSA-III)

7 097

3323 Radioactive material, Type C package 7 097 3324 Radioactive material, low specific activity (LSA-

II), fissile 7 097

3325 Radioactive material, low specific activity (LSA-III), fissile

7 097

3326 Radioactive material, surface contaminated objects (SCO-I or SCO-II), fissile

7 097

3327 Radioactive material, Type A package, fissile 7 097 3328 Radioactive material, Type B(U) package, fissile 7 095, 096

097 or 098

3329 Radioactive material, Type B(M) package, fissile 7 095, 096 097 or

098 3330 Radioactive material, Type C package, fissile 7 097 3331 Radioactive material, transported under special

arrangement, fissile 7 095, 096

097 or 098

3332 Radioactive material, Type A package, special form

7 097

3333 Radioactive material, Type A package, special form, fissile

7 097

§3334 Aviation regulated liquid - 595 §3335 Aviation regulated solid - 595 3336 Mercaptans, liquid, flammable or mercaptan

mixture, liquid, flammable 3(A), 3(B) 596, 597

3337 Refrigerant gas R404A 2.2 547 3338 Refrigerant gas R407A 2.2 547 3339 Refrigerant gas R407B 2.2 547 3340 Refrigerant gas R407C 2.2 547 3341 Thiourea dioxide 4.2 598 3342 Xanthates 4.2 598 3343 Nitroglycerin mixture, desensitized, liquid,

flammable 3(A), 3(B) 596, 597

3344 Pentaerythrite tetranitrate mixture, desensitized, solid

4.1 598



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TOPS C.Cd.

3345 Phenoxyacetic acid derivative pesticide, solid, toxic

6.1(A), (B)

579

3346 Phenoxyacetic acid derivative pesticide, liquid, flammable, toxic, flash point below 23º C

3(A) 579

3347 Phenoxyacetic acid derivative pesticide, liquid, toxic, flammable, flash point not less than 23º C

6.1(A), (B)

579

3348 Phenoxyacetic acid derivative pesticide, liquid, toxic

6.1(A), (B)

579

3349 Pyrethroid pesticide, solid, toxic 6.1(A), (B)

579

3350 Pyrethroid pesticide, liquid, flammable, toxic, flash point below 23º C

3(A) 579

3351 Pyrethroid pesticide, liquid, toxic, flammable, flash point not less than 23º C

6.1(A), (B)

579

3352 Pyrethroid pesticide, liquid, toxic 6.1(A), (B)

579

3354 Insecticide gas, flammable 2.1 550 3355 Insecticide gas, toxic, flammable 2.3 550 FL 3356 Oxygen generator, chemical 5.1 598 3357 Nitroglycerin mixture, desensitized, liquid 3(A) 596 3358 Refrigerating machines, containing flammable,

non-toxic, liquefied gas 2.1 550

3359 Cargo transport unit under fumigation 9 598 §3360 Fibres, vegetable, dry - 595 §3363 Dangerous goods in machinery or apparatus - 801 or

802 3361 Chlorosilanes, toxic, corrosive 6.1(A) 598 3362 Chlorosilanes, toxic, corrosive, flammable 6.1(A) 598 3364 Trinitrophenol (Picric acid), wetted 4.1 598 3365 Trinitrochlorobenzene (Picryl chloride) wetted 4.1 598 3366 Trinitrotoluene (TNT), wetted 4.1 598 3367 Trinitrobenzene, wetted 4.1 598 3368 Trinitrobenzoic acid, wetted 4.1 598 3369 Sodium dinitro-o-cresolate, wetted 4.1 598 3370 Urea nitrate, wetted 4.1 598 3371 2-Methylbutanal 3(A) 596 3372 Organometallic compound, solid, water-reactive,

flammable 4.3 598

3373 Diagnostic specimens or Clinical specimens 6.2 598 3374 Acetylene, solvent free 2.1 550 3375 Ammonium nitrate emulsion, suspension or gel 5.1 598 3376 4-Nitrophenyl hydrazine 4.1 598 3377 Sodium perborate monohydrate 5.1 594 3378 Sodium carbonate peroxyhydrate 5.1 594 3379 Desensitized explosive, liquid 3(A) 596 3380 Desensitized explosive, solid 4.1 598



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TOPS C.Cd.

3381 Toxic by inhalation liquid 6.1(A) 598 3382 Toxic by inhalation liquid 6.1(A) 598 3383 Toxic by inhalation liquid, flammable 6.1(A) 598 3384 Toxic by inhalation liquid, flammable 6.1(A) 598 3385 Toxic by inhalation liquid, water-reactive 6.1(A) 598 3386 Toxic by inhalation liquid, water-reactive 6.1(A) 598 3387 Toxic by inhalation liquid, oxidizing 6.1(A) 598 3388 Toxic by inhalation liquid, oxidizing 6.1(A) 598 3389 Toxic by inhalation liquid, corrosive 6.1(A) 598 3390 Toxic by inhalation liquid, corrosive 6.1(A) 598 3391 Organometallic substance, solid, pyrophoric 4.2 598 3392 Organometallic substance, liquid, pyrophoric 4.2 598 3393 Organometallic substance, solid, pyrophoric,

water-reactive 4.2 598

3394 Organometallic substance, liquid, pyrophoric, water-reactive

4.2 598

3395 Organometallic substance, solid, water-reactive 4.3 598 3396 Organometallic substance, solid, water-reactive,

flammable 4.3 598

3397 Organometallic substance, solid, water-reactive, self-heating

4.3 598

3398 Organometallic substance, liquid, water-reactive 4.3 598 3399 Organometallic substance, liquid, water-

reactive, flammable 4.3 598

3400 Organometallic substance, solid, self-heating 4.2 598 3401 Alkali metal amalgam, solid 4.3 598 3402 Alkaline earth metal, amalgam, solid 4.3 598 3403 Potassium metal alloys, solid 4.3 598 3404 Potassium sodium alloys, solid 4.3 594 3405 Barium chlorate solution 5.1 594 3406 Barium perchlorate solution 5.1 594 3407 Chlorate and magnesium chloride mixture

solution 5.1 579

3408 Lead perchlorate solution 5.1 594 3409 Chloronitrobenzenes, liquid 6.1(A) 598 3410 4-Chloro-orthotoluidine hydrochloride solution 6.1(B) 598 3411 beta-Napthylamine solution 6.1(A),

(B) 598

3413 Potassium cyanide solution 6.1(A), (B)

594

3414 Sodium cyanide solution 6.1(A), (B)

594

3415 Sodium fluoride solution 6.1(B) 594 3416 Chloroacetophenone, liquid 6.1(A) 598 3417 Xylyl bromide, solid 6.1(A) 576



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TOPS C.Cd.

3418 2,4-Toluylenediamine solution 6.1(A), (B)

598

3419 Boron trifluoride acetic acid complex, solid 8 557 3420 Boron trifluoride propionic acid complex, solid 8 557 3421 Potassium hydrogendifluoride solution 8 557 3422 Potassium fluoride solution 6.1(B) 598 3423 Tetramethylammonium hydroxide, solid 8 557 3424 Ammonium dinitro-orthocresolate solution 6.1(A),

(B) 598

3425 Bromoacetic acid, solid 8 557 3426 Acrylamide solution 6.1(B) 522 3427 Chlorobenzyl chlorides, solid 6.1(B) 598 3428 3-Chloro-4-methylphenyl isocyanate, solid 6.1(A) 522 3429 Chlorotoluidines, liquid 6.1(B) 598 3430 Xylenols, liquid 6.1(A) 504 3431 Nitrobenzotrifluorides, solid 6.1(A) 598 3432 Polychlorinated biphenyls, solid 9 576 3433 Lithium alkyls, solid 4.2 594 3434 Nitrocresols, liquid 6.1(B) 598 3435 Hydroquinone solution 6.1(B) 598 3436 Hexafluoroacetone hydrate, solid 6.1(A) 598 3437 Chlorocresols, solid 6.1(A) 598 3438 alpha-Methylbenzyl alcohol, solid 6.1(B) 528 3439 Nitriles, toxic, solid 6.1(A),

(B) 598

3440 Selenium compound, liquid 6.1(A), (B)

594

3441 Chlorodinitrobenzenes, solid 6.1(A) 598 3442 Dichloroanilines, solid 6.1(A) 598 3443 Dinitrobenzenes, solid 6.1(A) 598 3444 Nicotine hydrochloride, solid 6.1(A) 579 3445 Nicotine sulphate, solid 6.1(A) 579 3446 Nitrotoluenes, solid 6.1(A) 598 3447 Nitroxylenes, solid 6.1(A) 598 3448 Tear gas substance, solid 6.1(A) 598 3449 Bromobenzyl cyanides, solid 6.1(A) 598 3450 Diphenylchloroarsine, solid 6.1(A) 598 3451 Toluidines, solid 6.1(A) 598 3452 Xylidines, solid 6.1(A) 598 3453 Phosphoric acid, solid 8 555 3454 Dinitrotoluenes, solid 6.1(A) 598 3455 Cresols, solid 6.1(A) 504 3456 Nitrosylsulphuric acid, solid 8 557 3457 Chloronitrotoluenes, solid 6.1(B) 598 3458 Nitroanisoles, solid 6.1(B) 598 3459 Nitrobromobenzenes, solid 6.1(B) 598



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TOPS C.Cd.

3460 N-Ethylbenzyl toluidines, solid 6.1(B) 598 3461 Aluminium alkyl halides, solid 4.2 594 3462 Toxins, extracted from living sources, solid 6.1(A),

(B) 598

3464 Organophosphorus compound, toxic, solid 6.1(A), (B)

598

3465 Organoarsenic compound, solid 6.1(A), (B)

598

3466 Metal carbonyls, solid 6.1(A), (B)

598

3467 Organometallic compound, toxic, solid 6.1(A), (B)

598

3468 Hydrogen in a metal hydride storage system 2.1 550 § Non-dangerous for rail transport but may be dangerous by other modes Amendment No 13/05 (August 2005) Appendix 1, List of dangerous goods with their United Nations number, dangerous goods class and TOPS commodity code Explanation of change As a result of amendments to UN/RID/ADR which have to be reflected in UK domestic legislation the following are necessary to GO/RT3053/1 Working Manual for Rail Staff – Handling and Carriage of Dangerous Goods (Pink Pages) – Appendix 1 List of Dangerous Goods with their United Nations number, Dangerous Goods Class and TOPS Commodity Code: UN No. Amendment 2003 Delete whole entry 2068 Delete whole entry 2069 Delete whole entry 2070 Delete whole entry 2072 Delete whole entry 2982 Delete whole entry 3049 Delete whole entry 3050 Delete whole entry 3203 Delete whole entry 3207 Delete whole entry 3372 Delete whole entry



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C3 GO/RM3056 Working Manual for Rail Staff: Freight Train Operations, issue 1

There are no amendments for August 2005. C4 GO/RT3091 DC Electrified Lines Instructions, issue 2 There are no amendments for August 2005.



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Part D Previous Amendments to Specified Operations Publications

D1 GE/RT8000 Modular Rule Book Amendment No 08/05 (April 2005) Module G1, General safety responsibilities, issue 1 Explanation of change It has been identified that the current wording of module G1 section 3.9, Detonators, could be interpreted as requiring a person to always remain at detonators once they have been placed on the rail. This is not the correct interpretation. This amendment is to make it clear that the person placing detonators only needs to remain at those detonators where other rules require this. Module G1 sections 3.9 b) and c) is amended as follows: Note: There is no change to section 3.9 a) and d).

3.9 Detonators b) Placing detonators on the line when it is expected they will be exploded If you have placed detonators on the line and you expect a train to pass over them, you must: • stand at least 30 metres (approximately 30 yards) away from the detonators • tell anyone else standing close by to also keep this distance away • as the train passes over them, turn away. c) Placing detonators on the line when it is expected they will not be exploded If you have placed detonators on the line and you do not expect a train to pass over them, you can stay at the detonators if the rules require this. You do not need to stand 30 metres (approximately 30 yards) away.



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D1 GE/RT8000 Modular Rule Book continued Amendment No 07/05 (April 2005) Module TW5, Preparation and movement of trains: Defective or isolated vehicles and on-train equipment, issue 2

Explanation of change On-train data recorders (OTDR) are not yet fitted to every train or traction unit. The current wording of issue two of module TW5 section 25.1 and 25.2 incorrectly states that an OTDR will always be fitted. This amendment clarifies the current situation. Module TW5 sections 25.1 and 25.2 are amended as follows: Note: There is no change to section 25.3.

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On-train data recorder

The people responsible: driver, train preparer 25.1 Entering service from a maintenance depot

driver, train preparer

You must not allow a train or traction unit to enter service from a maintenance depot if the OTDR fitted in any driving cab that is required to be used is defective.

25.2 Entering service from somewhere other than a maintenance depot

driver, train preparer

You must not allow a train or traction unit to enter service from somewhere other than a maintenance depot if the OTDR fitted in the driving cab is defective unless a working OTDR is provided elsewhere on the train.



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D1 GE/RT8000 Modular Rule Book continued Amendment No 06/05 (April 2005) Module TS1, General signalling instructions, issue 2 Explanation of change An error has been identified in Signalling general instruction 4.12, Arranging signal protection, the first bullet point in 4.12.1 wrongly includes reference to module T12. Rule Book module T12 Protecting personnel carrying out activities on the line that do not affect the safety of the line, section 4.5a, prohibits an automatic signal being used to provide signal protection in any circumstances. Therefore, signalling general instruction 4.12 is incorrect in stating that signal box special instructions may permit emergency replacement switches to be used for T12 protection. Module TS1 instruction 4.12.1 has been amended to read as follows: Note: There is no change to section 4.12.2

4.12.1 Unless it is specially authorised in the Signal Box Special Instructions, you must not use an emergency replacement switch to give signal protection, or keep a signal at danger, for any of the following reasons:

• Protection of the line (modules T2 and T3).

• Failure, renewal and maintenance of signalling equipment (module T1A).

• Temporary Block Working (track circuit block regulation 11.7). Amendment No 04/05 (April 2005) Module TS1, Signalling general instructions, issue 2 Explanation of change Extensive trials have recently taken place with rail grinding trains operating without the need for a T3 possession of the line to be taken. These trials have been very successful without significant incident and it has been agreed that the method of working should be adopted nationally. To achieve this, specific rules and regulations need to be amended. These changes will allow On-train personnel to arrange with the signaller to block an adjacent line so that a physical check can be made of the working equipment before and after use. The Rules previously only allowed this to be done in emergency or other exceptional incident. Section 13.1.1 of module TS1 is amended as follows: 13.1.1 Personnel who will have to work on the outside of a train stopped on the running line by failure or other incident or who need to check that working equipment on an OTM is correctly positioned, may ask you to stop trains, or keep trains stopped, to ensure their safety.



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D1 GE/RT8000 Modular Rule Book continued Amendment No 03/05 (April 2005) Module TW7, Wrong-direction movements, issue 1

Explanation of change Extensive trials have recently taken place with rail grinding trains operating without the need for a T3 possession of the line to be taken. These trials have been very successful without significant incident and it has been agreed that the method of working should be adopted nationally. To achieve this, specific rules and regulations need to be amended. These changes will allow a wrong direction movement to be made so that line side fires, created by the grinding, may be extinguished using the on-train equipment. Module TW7 section 1.1 is amended as follows:

1.1 Signaller authorising a movement signaller

You may authorise a driver to make a wrong-direction movement for which no signal is provided only in the following circumstances: Movements 1 A train is to set back after overrunning a platform. 2 A train has to set back after taking a wrong route. 3 A train has to set back from or towards a line blocked by:

• an accident • a failure • an obstruction, or • other exceptional incident.

4 A train cannot continue forward and has to set back because: • it has failed, or • it cannot be driven from the leading cab.

5 A light locomotive or empty multiple-unit train is to proceed in the wrong direction over the affected or unaffected line to assist a failed train from the front.

6 The front portion of a divided train is to set back to the rear portion.

7 An engineering train is to move towards or from a line under possession.

8 A shunting movement is to set back through ground-frame points.

9 Single line working is in operation 10 A C21 type Loram rail grinding train is to set back to

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D1 GE/RT8000 Modular Rule Book continued Amendment No 02/05 (April 2005) Module OTM, On-track machines, issue 1 Explanation of change Extensive trials have recently taken place with rail grinding trains operating without the need for a T3 possession of the line to be taken. These trials have been very successful without significant incident and it has been agreed that the method of working should be adopted nationally. To achieve this, specific rules and regulations need to be amended. These changes will allow: Rail grinding to take place outside a T3 possession on any type of line. Previously the rules only permitted this on Absolute block lines without intermediate block signals or on other lines that are not track circuit block lines. The rail grinding train to be driven from other than the leading end when setting back to extinguish line side fires created by the grinding. The Rules previously only allowed this when the driving controls were defective in the leading cab. There is also a minor change to OTM section 3.2 regarding how the signaller should signal an OTM that is to work outside a possession. This previously incorrectly referred the signaller to module TS1. Module OTM sections 3.2, 3.3 and 4.1 are amended as follows: Note: There are no changes to sections 3.1, 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4.

3.2 Conditions for working outside a possession signaller, driver

You may allow an OTM to work outside a possession but only if the type of work to be carried out is not listed in section 3.3 and only on: • absolute block lines without intermediate block signals • other lines that are not track circuit block lines.

This does not apply to C21 type Loram rail grinding trains. These trains may work outside a possession on any type of line.

signaller You must signal the OTM as an engineering train required to stop in section.

driver You must carry out the instructions in section 10.5 of module TW1 Preparation and movement of trains: General.



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D1 GE/RT8000 Modular Rule Book continued Amendment No 02/05 (April 2005) Module OTM, On-track machines, issue 1 continued 3.3 Types of work that must not be done outside a

possession driver You must not carry out the following work outside a possession:

• ballast cleaning, or ballast regulating • any work which may alter the track geometry (except rail

grinding) • any work requiring wrong direction movements (except to

extinguish line side fires with on-train equipment when rail grinding)

• work on the overhead line equipment • any work that will foul the adjacent line.

4.1 Driving position

driver You must drive the OTM only from the leading cab except when: • The driving controls in the leading cab are defective. You

can drive the OTM from the rear cab, but only over the shortest distance necessary to clear the running line.

• When rail grinding has caused a line side fire and it is necessary to set back the rail grinding train to extinguish the fire with on-train equipment.

In both situations you must make sure a competent person is present who must: • ride in the leading cab • keep a good look out • operate the warning horn and brake if necessary.



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D1 GE/RT8000 Modular Rule Book continued Amendment No 01/05 (April 2005) Module SP, Speeds, issue 1 Explanation of change To give up to date information to drivers, signallers and others about the application of High Speed Train (HST) and Sprinter (SP) speed signs, the list in GE/RT8000 module SP section 2.5 has been reviewed to take account of trains introduced into service since it was last revised. A number of multiple unit types have been added to the lists. In addition, it was found that the class 91 locomotive, operating in formation with mark 4 vehicles and DVT, had not been included in the HST list when originally introduced. This omission has been rectified. For clarification, a sentence has been added after the lists to provide for a situation where both HST and SP indicators are located together, for drivers of 168, 170 and 171 multiple units, which are shown in both lists. The unit types listed include all sub-classes of the type (eg 170/1, 170/2, etc). Module SP section 2.5 is amended as follows:

2.5 Permissible speed indicators with letters driver, signaller

These show the permissible speed or enhanced permissible speed and apply only to the trains shown by the letters:

This is what the letters mean:

EPS class 221, 390 tilting trains in tilting mode

HST class 91 locomotive with mark 4 vehicles and DVT, 168/170/171/180/220/221/222/253/254/373

MU multiple unit trains DMU diesel multiple units EMU electric multiple units

SP class 150/153/155/156/158/159/165/166/168/170/171

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D1 GE/RT8000 Modular Rule Book continued Amendment No 20/04 (December 2004) Module TS8, One-train working regulations, issue 1

Explanation of change The requirement in regulation 6 for a signaller to place detonators on the line has been withdrawn. However, a detonator placer must still be used where one is provided. Regulation 6.1 has been amended and should read as follows. 6.1 Train or vehicle proceeding without authority (including a SPAD) If a train or vehicle proceeds without authority, you must: • place or keep signals at danger • arrange for train radio messages to be sent as shown in signalling general

instruction 1.9 • if possible, alter the position of points to divert trains and prevent collisions • take the necessary action for any level crossings • take any other possible action to reduce the risk of a collision, for example by

using detonator placers • contact the person in charge, if there is one, at the other end of the single line to

get trains stopped. Amendment No 19/04 (December 2004) Module TS7, No-signaller token regulations, issue 1 Explanation of change The requirement in regulation 6 for a signaller to place detonators on the line has been withdrawn. However, a detonator placer must still be used where one is provided. Module TS7 regulation 6.1 is amended as follows: 6.1 Train or vehicle proceeding without authority (including a SPAD) If a train or vehicle proceeds without authority, you must: • place or keep the signals at danger • arrange for train radio messages to be sent as shown in signalling general

instruction 1.9 • if possible, alter the position of points to divert trains and prevent collisions • take the necessary action for any level crossings • take any other possible action to reduce the risk of a collision, for example by

using detonator placers • contact the person in charge, if there is one, at the other end of the single line to

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D1 GE/RT8000 Modular Rule Book continued Amendment No 17/04 (December 2004) Module TS5, Tokenless Block Regulations, issue 1 Explanation of change The requirement in regulations 4 and 6 for a signaller to place detonators on the line has been withdrawn. However, a detonator placer must still be used where one is provided. Module TS5 regulations 6.1.1 and 6.1.2 are amended as follows: 6.1.1 Immediate actions at signal box A signaller box A

If a train or vehicle proceeds without authority, or has entered the section without authority, you must: • place or keep the signals at danger on the line affected • place or keep the acceptance switch at normal • tell the signaller at signal box B what has happened • arrange for train radio messages to be sent as shown in signalling

general instruction 1.9 • if possible, alter the position of points to divert trains and prevent

collisions • take the necessary action for any level crossings

• take any other possible action to reduce the risk of a collision, for example by using detonator placers

6.1.2 Immediate actions at signal box B

signaller box B

If you are told by the signaller at signal box A that a train or vehicle is proceeding without authority from signal box A, you must: • stop any train proceeding towards signal box A • place or keep signals at danger against the train or vehicles

proceeding without authority and any other trains that could be put in danger

• place or keep the acceptance switch at normal • arrange for train radio messages to be sent as shown in signalling


collisions • if possible, arrange for the line on which the train or vehicle is

proceeding without authority to be cleared • if it is likely that the train or vehicle proceeding without authority

will enter the next section, tell the signaller there, and carry out the requirements of 6.1.1

• take the necessary action for any level crossings • take any other possible action to reduce the risk of a collision, for

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D1 GE/RT8000 Modular Rule Book continued Amendment No 16/04 (December 2004) Module TS5, Tokenless Block Regulations, issue 1 Explanation of change The requirement in regulations 4 and 6 for a signaller to place detonators on the line has been withdrawn. However, a detonator placer must still be used where one is provided. Module TS5 regulation 4.2.1 is amended as follows. Receiving information about an obstruction of the line

4.2.1

If the signaller at signal box B tells you that the line is, or may be obstructed, you must:

signaller box A • immediately place or keep your signal at danger

• place or keep the acceptance switch at normal • if there is a detonator placer, operate it for the obstructed

line.

Amendment No 15/04 (December 2004) Module TS5, Tokenless Block Regulations, issue 1

Explanation of change The requirement in regulations 4 and 6 for a signaller to place detonators on the line has been withdrawn. However, a detonator placer must still be used where one is provided. Module TS5 regulation 4.1 is amended as follows.

4.1 Actions of the signaller at signal box B

Stopping approaching trains

4.1.1

If you need to prevent trains approaching because of an obstruction or other exceptional cause within the single line block section or the clearing point, you must, if appropriate:

signaller box B

• place or keep your signals at danger to protect the obstruction

• place or keep the acceptance switch at normal

• if there is a detonator placer, operate it for the obstructed line.

• take any other possible action to stop any approaching train • tell the signaller at signal box A what has happened.



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D1 GE/RT8000 Modular Rule Book continued Amendment No 14/04 (December 2004) Module TS4, Electric Block Regulations, issue 1 Explanation of change The requirement in regulations 4 and 6 for a signaller to place detonators on the line has been withdrawn. However, a detonator placer must still be used where one is provided. Module TS4 regulations 6.1.1 and 6.1.2 are amended as follows: 6.1.1 Immediate actions at signal box A signaller box A

If a train or vehicle proceeds without authority or has entered the section without authority or without the correct token, you must: • place or keep the signals at danger on the line affected • send train or vehicles proceeding without authority to signal

box B • arrange for train radio messages to be sent as shown in signalling



• take any other possible action to reduce the risk of a collision, for example by using detonator placers.

6.1.2 Immediate actions at signal box B

signaller box B

If you have received train or vehicles proceeding without authority from signal box A, you must: • stop any train proceeding towards signal box A • arrange for train radio messages to be sent as shown in signalling


collisions • place or keep signals at danger against the train or vehicles

proceeding without authority and any other trains that could be put in danger

• if possible, arrange for the line on which the train or vehicle is proceeding without authority to be cleared

• if necessary, send train or vehicles proceeding without authority to signal box C unless you can divert the train or vehicle from the running line

• take the necessary action for any level crossings • take any other possible action to reduce the risk of a collision, for

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D1 GE/RT8000 Modular Rule Book continued Amendment No 13/04 (December 2004) Module TS4, Electric Token Block Regulation – Issue 1 Explanation of change The requirement in regulations 4 and 6 for a signaller to place detonators on the line has been withdrawn. However, a detonator placer must still be used where one is provided. Module TS4 regulation 4.2.1 is amended as follows.

4.2 Actions of the signaller at signal box A Receiving ‘obstruction danger’

signaller box A

4.2.1 If you receive obstruction danger, you must: • immediately place or keep your signals at danger • acknowledge obstruction danger




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D1 GE/RT8000 Modular Rule Book continued

Amendment No 12/04 (December 2004) Module TS3, Absolute Block Regulations, issue 1 Explanation of change The requirement in regulations 4 and 6 for a signaller to place detonators on the line has been withdrawn. However, a detonator placer must still be used where one is provided. Module TS3 regulations 6.2.1 and 6.2.2 are amended as follows:

6.2 Train or vehicles proceeding without authority in wrong

direction (2-5-5) For the purpose of this part of the regulation a train is proceeding in

the wrong direction from signal box C towards signal box B. Immediate actions at signal box C

signaller box C

6.2.1 If a train or vehicle proceeds in the wrong direction towards signal box B without authority you must: • place or keep signals to danger on any lines which may be

affected • send train or vehicles proceeding without authority in wrong

direction to signal box B • place or keep your block indicator for the affected line at train on

line • if possible, alter the position of points to divert trains and prevent

collisions • arrange for train radio messages to be sent, as shown in

signalling general instruction 1.9 • take the necessary action for any level crossings


Immediate actions at signal box B signaller box B

6.2.2 If you receive train or vehicles proceeding without authority in wrong direction from signal box C, you must immediately: • stop any train going towards signal box C • if possible, divert the train or vehicles to the right line or siding • if necessary, stop any train on the right line coming from signal

box C • arrange for train radio messages to be sent as shown in

signalling general instruction 1.9 • if possible, alter the position of points to divert trains and prevent

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Amendment No 11/04 (December 2004) Module TS3, Absolute Block Regulations, issue 1 Explanation of change The requirement in regulations 4 and 6 for a signaller to place detonators on the line has been withdrawn. However, a detonator placer must still be used where one is provided. Module TS3 regulations 6.1.1 and 6.1.2 are amended as follows.

6.1.1 Immediate actions at signal box A signaller box A

If a train or vehicle proceeds without authority in the right direction or has entered the section or intermediate block section without authority, you must: • send train or vehicles proceeding without authority in the

right direction to signal box B, or • if the train has entered an intermediate block section which is

already occupied, send obstruction danger • stop any train travelling towards signal box B on any other line • stop any train on the opposite line, if you consider this to be

necessary • arrange for train radio messages to be sent as shown in signalling




6.1.2 Immediate actions at signal box B signaller box B

If you have received train or vehicles proceeding without authority in the right direction from signal box A, you must: • place or keep the block indicator at train on line for that line • stop any train proceeding towards signal box A • arrange for train radio messages to be sent as shown in signalling


collisions • place or keep signals at danger against the train or vehicles and

any other trains that could be put in danger • if possible, arrange for the line on which the train or vehicle is

proceeding without authority to be cleared • if necessary, send train or vehicles proceeding without

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• take the necessary action for any level crossings


Amendment No 10/04 (December 2004) Module TS3, Absolute Block Regulations, issue 1 Explanation of change The requirement in regulations 4 and 6 for a signaller to place detonators on the line has been withdrawn. However, a detonator placer must still be used where one is provided. Module TS3 regulation 4.2.1 is amended as follows.

4.2 Actions of the signaller at signal box A Receiving ‘obstruction danger’

signaller box A

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Amendment No 09/04 (December 2004) Module TS3, Absolute Block Regulations, issue 1 Explanation of change There is no longer a requirement for a signaller to place a detonator on the line as required by regulation 3.1.17 when working Intermediate block semaphore signals during fog or falling snow. However, if detonator placers are available they must be used. Module TS3 regulation 3.1.17 is amended as follows: During fog or falling snow where the intermediate block distant

signal and intermediate block home signals are both semaphore 3.1.17

signaller box A

Unless the train has been accepted by the signaller at signal box B, you must not clear the signal controlling the entrance to the intermediate block section until: • the train has stopped or nearly stopped at that signal, and • where there is an emergency detonator placer provided, you have

operated it • take any other possible action to reduce the risk of a collision, for

example by using detonator placers • if you consider it necessary, stop any train on any other line that

could be affected.

Amendment No 06/04 (October 2004) Module T2, Protecting engineering work or a hand trolley on a line not under possession, issue 1 Explanation of change The redrafting of this rule from section T (Part ii) of the personalised Rule Book into module T2 has created a typographical error. The text was incorrect and did not reflect the situation in the accompanying diagram (No 2.3). Module T2 section 3.4 d) is amended as follows: Note: There is no change to section 3.4 a) b) c) or e). d) Telling the COSS Before allowing the work to start, you must tell the COSS that trains may pass the signal protecting the work.



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D1 GE/RT8000 Modular Rule Book continued Amendment No 05/04 (October 2004) Module OTP, On-Track Plant, issue 2 Explanation of change It is a requirement of GM/RT1403, Use of plant and work equipment, that all new OTP are fitted with 2 red lights on the rear. However, older types of OTP have only one red light on the rear and are unable to accommodate a portable tail lamp. Module OTP section 3.2 b) is amended as follows: Note: There is no change to section 3.2 a).

b) Head and tail lights The OTP must display two white marker lights at the leading end and at least one red tail light at the rear. When travelling, a suitable headlight (which may act as one of the marker lights) must be provided at the leading end or the OTP must be controlled from the ground by radio or handsignals.



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D2 GO/RM3053 Working Manual for Rail Staff: Handling and Carriage of Dangerous Goods (Pink Pages), issue 1

Amendment No 00/01 (December 2001) Glossary of terms Section F, Fires and incidents involving dangerous goods Section G, Emergency transhipment of dangerous goods Explanation of change As a result of the merging by the nuclear industry of the IFTFEP and NIREP schemes into one plan called RADSAFE, the following amendments are necessary to the Working Manual for Rail Staff – Handling and Carriage of Dangerous Goods. Glossary of terms Page vi delete the definition of IFTFEP Page vii delete the definition of NIREP Page vi add the following between Purged and Rail Incident Officer:- RDSAFE Scheme

Emergency arrangements for the transport of radioactive material. Used for incidents and irregularities involving irradiated fuel flasks and radioactive material in packages.

Section F, Fires and Incidents Involving Dangerous Goods Page F6 Amend clause 1.4 to read;- 1.4 Initial Dangerous Goods Reports

The Control Office must compile a SMIS Dangerous Goods Report form (see specimen on page F7) and categorise the circumstances as an Incident or an Irregularity. Where the event has occurred on other lines, the Control whose lines are connected to the other infrastructure must compile the report.

Page F11 Amend to read: 2.2.2 (c) Clear Running Lines

Running lines may be cleared for operations provided no person comes within 45 metres (50 yards) of the load, unless instructed by the RADSAFE Scheme specialist advisor.

Delete existing clause and substitute: 2.2.3 If a Radioactive Package (other than an Irradiated Fuel Flask) is Damaged During Loading to or Unloading from Rail Vehicles • Alert the signaller and Control and:- − indicate that RADSAFE Scheme assistance is required



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− give details of the package contents and activity level, and − responsible site code number See labels on package • Summon Civil Police, BT Police, Fire Brigade and Ambulance, and − Advise them that the RADSAFE Scheme has been initiated Page F14 amend to read 4.1.2(a) Give full details. If an irradiated fuel flask is involved, advise them that

the RADSAFE Scheme will be initiated. (Note: this is activated when the Specialist Advice number if contacted).

Page F15 4.1.9 amend the second bullet point to read:

• Fax copies of these forms to the Railtrack National Control Centre on 085 79060 (ETD) or 020 7557 9060 (STD)

Page F16 4.2.5 amend the second bullet point to read:

• Fax copies of these forms to the Railtrack National Control Centre on 085 79060 (ETD) or 020 7557 9060 (STD)

Page F17 amend to read: 4.3.1 Notify the Emergency Services Summon the civil fire and police services, giving full details, tell them that the RADSAFE Scheme will be initiated. Notify the British Transport Police of the circumstances. 4.3.3(a) amend first bullet point to read:

• Nuclear Industry has been notified and that the RADSAFE Scheme has been invoked and give contact telephone number

Page F18 amend to read: 4.3.3(b) Maintain Liaison with Members of Staff Reporting Advise them that the emergency services have been summoned and that the RADSAFE Scheme has been invoked. Instruct them on the action they should take, for example, liaise with the emergency services. 4.3.3(c) amend second bullet point to read:

• Railtrack National Control Centre − By telephone on 085 78488 (ETD) or 020 7557 8488

(STD)



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Section F, Fires and Incidents Involving Dangerous Goods continued Page F20 F6 Control Office - Telephone Numbers amend the following entries to read: Telephone Telephone Facsimile Direct Rail Services (DRS) - Carlisle 01228 880199 05 8019905 05 80005 English, Welsh & Scottish Railway Company Control Mgr. - Doncaster 01302 766999 087 66999 087 66911 delete the entry under English Welsh & Scottish Railway for Glasgow (ROC). Section G, Emergency Transhipment of Goods Page G3 1.1 amend the second paragraph to read: When packages are marked in this way, the transhipment must be supervised by the sender/receiver, the agent of either, or the RADSAFE Scheme supervisor.



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D3 GO/RM3056 Working Manual for Rail Staff: Freight Train

Operations, issue 1 Amendment No 02/04 (April 2004) Section C, Principles of Safe Freight Train Operations, issue 1 Explanation of change Software modifications to enable TOPS to calculate freight train lengths in metres and to include the length of the locomotive(s) and any brake vans have not yet been completed. It is therefore necessary to continue with the method of calculation presently in use. Delete existing clause and replace with;- C1.2 Length The train length, excluding that of the locomotive and brake van, expressed in metres or SLUs, must not exceed the length limit for any part of the line. Assisting locomotives are to be assessed as 20 metres or 3 SLUs. The length limits for lines, or portions of lines, are published by Network Rail. A chart is included in Table A of this Working Manual, for conversion of SLUs, feet and metres.



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D4 GO/RT3091 DC Electrified Lines Instructions, issue 2 Amendment No 04/04 (April 2004) Item applicable to the Southern Region only Explanation of change A change to clause No 8.1 was originally issued in Issue 13 of GO/RT3100 as part of amendment No 04/04. This alteration has been superseded and changes made to clause Nos 8.3 and 8.5. Machine Switch Outs are only permitted on the Southern Region and therefore the instruction only applies to that region. Instruction 8 has had the reference to the Rule Book changed and also the instruction now only refers to On-Track Plant (OTP) as On-Track Machines or Rail Mounted Maintenance Machines are all defined as OTP within a possession in module OTP. There is no change to the actions required by the instruction. 8. MACHINE SWITCH OUT 8.1 Conditions for taking a machine switch out Delete the first paragraph of clause 8.1.1 and substitute: 8.1.1 A machine Switch Out may only be requested by a PICOP for On-Track Plant (OTP) authorised by the REPE, and working in accordance with Rule Book Module T3 Possession of the line for engineering work, and then only when: 8.3 Taking a machine switch out Delete paragraph 8.3.1 and substitute: 8.3.1 The PICOP must contact the Signaller and undertake the duties required to obtain a blockage of the line(s) affected in accordance with Rule Book Module T3 Possession of the line for engineering work. When the Signaller has granted the possession, the PICOP must advise the signaller that the traction current will be switched off, quoting the lines affected, the limits of the work and the sections concerned. Delete paragraph 8.3.4 and substitute: 8.3.4 The PICOP must then contact the Electrical Control Operator quoting their name, job title, employer, the published possession details, the number on the PICOP’s copy of the machine switch out form, the lines affected, the limits of the work and the sections concerned, requesting the machine switch out. The PICOP must give an assurance that the lines affected have been blocked in accordance with Rule Book Module T3 Possession of the line for engineering work. 8.5 Cancelling the Machine Switch Out Delete paragraph 8.5.7 and substitute: 8.5.7 The PICOP must undertake the duties required in accordance with Rule Book Module T3 Possession of the line for engineering work in arranging for the possession to be given up.



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Amendment No 01/04 (April 2004) Explanation of change When the new modular Rule Book was issued in December 2003 the need to change cross references in the D.C Electrified Lines Instructions was overlooked. With the exception of instruction 40 the following changes are therefore only to the cross reference to the Rule Book. Instruction 40 has had the reference to the Rule Book changed and also the instruction has been changed so as to describe the situation in the same terms as are used in the modular Rule Book. There is no change to the actions required by the instruction. 2. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Delete clause 2.1.12 and substitute: 2.1.12 Clearance of track litter at stations must be undertaken in accordance with the Rule Book Module T3 Possession of the line for engineering work, unless a Local Instruction is in place for the location which specifies the protection arrangements. 6. SWITCHING OFF ELECTRICITY IN EMERGENCY AND RESCUE OF PERSONS Procedure to get electricity switched off Delete clause 6.2 and substitute: 6.2 Train crews must, when any line is obstructed other than that on which their train is standing, ensure that such line is protected in accordance with the Rule Book Module M1 Train stopped by train accident, fire or accidental division, before asking for the electricity to be switched off. Similarly, a signaller becoming aware of an emergency must carry out the appropriate Regulations before asking for the electricity to be switched off. A27 BLOCKAGE OF LINES A27.2 Arranging signal protection Delete contents of this clause and substitute: The requirements of this instruction do not absolve the PICOP from the responsibilities in arranging for the line to be protected in accordance with Rule Book Module T3 Possession of the line for engineering work: A28.3 Movement of trains operated by electro-diesel locomotives into and

through TIII possessions Delete heading and substitute: A28.3 Movement of trains operated by electro-diesel locomotives into and

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A37 CANCELLATION OF BLOCKAGE OF LINES Delete first paragraph and substitute: The requirements of this instruction do not absolve the PICOP from the responsibilities in arranging for the possession to be given up in accordance with Rule Book Module T3 Possession of the line for engineering work: B28.3 Movement of trains operated by electro-diesel locomotives into and

through TIII possessions Delete heading and substitute: B28.3 Movement of trains operated by electro-diesel locomotives into and

through T3 possessions 40 ISOLATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RULE BOOK, SECTION N, AND

SECTION T, PART III – POSITIONING OF DETONATORS Delete heading and instruction and substitute: 40 ISOLATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RULE BOOK, MODULE P1 Single

line working, AND MODULE T3 Possession of the line for engineering work – POSITIONING OF DETONATOR PROTECTION

40.1 If the line is under possession, protection must be provided in accordance with Rule Book Module T3 Possession of the line for engineering work. However, if the commencing point of the isolated section is on the approach side of the point where the detonator protection would normally be located, then the detonator protection, and any handsignaller(s) provided, must be placed at the commencing point of the isolated section or as close to the point of isolation as possible and clear of any other line open to traffic. The signaller must be advised accordingly. 40.2 If single line working is in operation, protection must be provided in accordance with the Rule Book Module P1 Single line working. These protection arrangements must ensure that electric trains are not permitted beyond the point at which they may re-energise the isolated section. Signaller’s form (DS) BLOCKING OF LINES FOR D.C. ELECTRIC TRACTION PURPOSES Amend the Note at the bottom of both sides of the form to: Note:- Message numbers are not applicable when the PICOP is responsible for arranging the blockage as part of the requirements of the Rule Book Module T3 Possession of the line for engineering work.



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Part E Amendments summary GE/RT8000 Modular Rule Book. Module and Section amended Number Published G1 issue 2, Section 3.9 Detonators 08/05 April 2005 OTP issue 2, Section 3.2 (b) Head and tail lights 05/04 Oct 2004 OTM issue 1, Section 3.2 Conditions for working outside a possession

02/05 April 2005

OTM issue 1, Section 3.3 Types of work that must not be done outside a possession

02/05 April 2005

OTM issue 1, Section 4.1 Driving position 02/05 April 2005 SP issue 1, Section 2.5 Permissible speed indicators with letters

01/05 April 2005

T2 issue 1, Section 3.4 (d) Telling the COSS 06/04 Oct 2004 TS1 issue 2, Section 13.1.1 Location of train involved 04/05 April 2005 TS1 issue 2, Section 4.12.1 06/05 April 2005 TS3 issue 1, Section 3.1.17 09/04 Dec 2004 TS3 issue 1, Section 4.2.1 Receiving ‘obstruction danger’ 10/04 Dec 2004 TS3 issue 1, Section 6.1.1 Immediate actions at signal box A

11/04 Dec 2004

TS3 issue 1, Section 6.1.2 Immediate actions at signal box B

11/04 Dec 2004

TS3 issue 1, Section 6.2 Train or vehicles proceeding without authority in wrong direction

12/04 Dec 2004

TS4 issue 1, Section 4.2.1 Receiving ‘obstruction danger’ 13/04 Dec 2004 TS4 issue 1, Section 6.1.1 Immediate actions at signal box A

14/04 Dec 2005


14/04 Dec 2004

TS5 issue 1, Section 4.1.1 Stopping approaching trains 15/04 Dec 2004 TS5 issue 1, Section 4.2.1 Receiving information about an obstruction of the line

16/04 Dec 2004

TS5 issue 1, Section 6.1.1 Immediate actions at signal box A

17/04 Dec 2004


17/04 Dec 2004

TS7 issue 1, Section 6.1 Train or vehicles proceeding without authority (including a SPAD)

19/04 Dec 2004

TS8 issue 1, Section 6.1 Train or vehicles proceeding without authority (including a SPAD)

20/04 Dec 2004

TW5 issue 2, Section 25 On-train data recorder (OTDR) 07/05 April 2005 TW7 issue 1, Section 1.1 Signaller authorising a movement 03/05 April 2005



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GO/RM3053 Working Manual for Rail Staff: Handling and Carriage of Dangerous Goods (Pink Pages), issue 1. Section amended Number Published A number of entries within the glossary 00/01 Dec 2001 Section F, 1.4 Initial dangerous goods reports 00/01 Dec 2001 Example of SMIS Dangerous goods report form (see F 1.4) 00/01 Dec 2001 Section F, 2.2.2 (c) Clear running lines 00/01 Dec 2001 Section F, 2.2.3 If a radioactive package is damaged during loading to or unloading from rail vehicles

00/01 Dec 2001

Section F, 4.1.2 (a) Summon the emergency services 00/01 Dec 2001 Part of Section F, 4.1.9 Other actions 00/01 Dec 2001 Part of Section F, 4.2.5 Other actions 00/01 Dec 2001 Section F, 4.3.1 Notify the emergency services 00/01 Dec 2001 Part of Section F, 4.3.3 (a) Tell civil police that… 00/01 Dec 2001 Section F, 4.3.3 (b) Maintain liaison with members of staff reporting

00/01 Dec 2001

Part of Section F, 4.3.3 (c) Advise details to other control(s) 00/01 Dec 2001 Part of Section F, 6 Train operating companies 00/01 Dec 2001 Part of Section G, 1.1 Parcel services 00/01 Dec 2001 Part of Appendix 1 List of dangerous goods with their UN number, dangerous goods class and TOPS commodity code

00/01 Dec 2001

Part of Appendix 1 List of dangerous goods with their UN number, dangerous goods class and TOPS commodity code

17/02 Feb 2002


15/02 Dec 2002


37/03 April 2003


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GO/RT3091 DC Electrified Lines Instructions, issue 2. Section amended Number Published Section 2.1.12, Part of Danger of live equipment 01/04 April 2004 Section 6.2, Part of Procedure to get electricity switched off 01/04 April 2004 8.1.1 (Amendment applicable to Southern Region only) 04/04 June 2004 8.3.1 (Amendment applicable to Southern Region only) 04/04 June 2004 8.3.4 (Amendment applicable to Southern Region only) 04/04 June 2004 8.5.7 (Amendment applicable to Southern Region only) 04/04 June 2004 Section A27.2, Part of Arranging signal protection 01/04 April 2004 Section A28.3, Part of Movement of trains operated by electro-diesel locomotives into and through T3 possessions

01/04 April 2004

Section A37, Cancellation of blockage of lines 01/04 April 2004 Section 40, Isolations associated with the Rule Book, module P1 Single line working, and module T3 Possession of the line for engineering work – Positioning of detonator protection

01/04 April 2004


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