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Railway Group Standard

GI/RT7033
Issue One
Date June 2003
Lineside
Operational
Safety Signs
Synopsis
This document mandates the
arrangements for the management
and specification of lineside
operational safety signs in order to
provide consistency of form and
presentation throughout the network.
Submitted by
This document is the property of the Rail

Safety and Standards Board Limited. It
shall not be reproduced in whole or in part
without the written permission of the
David Reed
Controller, Railway Group Standards, Rail
Standards Project Manager
Safety and Standards Board.
Authorised by Published by:

Rail Safety and Standards Board
Evergreen House
160 Euston Road
London NW1 2DX
Anne Blakeney © Copyright 2003 Rail Safety and

Acting Controller, Railway Group Standards Standards Board Limited
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Contents
Section Description Page
Part A
A1 Issue record 2
A2 Implementation of this document 2
A3 Scope of Railway Group Standards 2
A4 Responsibilities 3
A5 Health and safety responsibilities 3
A6 Technical content 3
A7 Supply 3
Part B
B1 Purpose 4
B2 Application of this document 4
B3 Definitions 5
B4 Installation of signs 6
B5 Permitted signs 6
B6 Requirements for approved signs 7
B7 Positioning of signs 9
B8 Readability and reflectivity 11
B9 Temporary signs 11
B10 Proposals for new designs of sign 12
B11 Management and maintenance of signs 13
B12 Signs not in service 13
B13 Records of signs 13
B14 Duties of Railway Safey 13
Figure 1 8
Figure 2 9
Appendices
A Specification of signs primarily for train drivers 15
B Specification of signs for personnel on or near the line or lineside 125
C Specification of signs for the public 147
D Specification of signs for communication 183
References 205
RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD 1


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Part A
A1 Issue record
Issue Date Comments
One June 2003 First issue
This document will be updated when necessary by distribution of a complete

replacement.
A2 Implementation of
this document
The publication date of this document is 7 June 2003.
This document comes into force on 2 August 2003.
The dates by which compliance with the requirements of this document is to be

achieved are set out in Part B2. Where those dates are later than the date on
which this document comes into force, this is to give Railway Group members
additional time to plan and commence implementation so as to achieve full
compliance by the dates set out in Part B2.
This document supersedes the following Railway Group Standards, either in

whole or in part as indicated:
Railway Issue Title RGS sections Date(s) as of

Group No. superseded by which sections
Standard this document are superseded
GK/RT0033 3 Lineside Signs All sections 2 August 2005

(document
withdrawn as of
this date)
GC/RT5060 2 Equipment for All sections 2 August 2005
the Signing of (document
Temporary withdrawn as of
and this date)
Emergency
Speed
Restrictions
GK/RT0005 2 Safety Related Section 7 2 August 2005
Colours for (section 7
Signalling withdrawn as of
Applications this date)
Other sections of GK/RT0005 will be replaced by GK/RT0025 when re-issued.
A3 Scope of Railway
Group Standards
The overall scope of Railway Group Standards is set out in Appendix A of
GA/RT6001. The specific scope of this document is set out in Part B2.
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A4 Responsibilities
Railway Group Standards are mandatory on all members of the Railway Group*
and apply to all relevant activities that fall into the scope of each individual’s
Railway Safety Case. If any activities are performed by a contractor, the
contractor’s obligation in respect of Railway Group Standards is determined by
the terms of the contract between the respective parties. Where a contractor is
a duty holder of a Railway Safety Case then Railway Group Standards apply
directly to the activities described in the Safety Case.
* The Railway Group comprises Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, Rail Safety
and Standards Board Limited, and the train and station operators who hold
railway safety cases for operation on or related to infrastructure controlled by
Network Rail Infrastructure Limited.
Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is also known as Network Rail.
Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited is also known as RSSB.
A5 Health and safety

responsibilities
In issuing this document, RSSB makes no warranties, express or implied, that
compliance with all or any documents published by RSSB is sufficient on its own
to ensure safe systems of work or operation. Each user is reminded of its own
responsibilities to ensure health and safety at work and its individual duties
under health and safety legislation.
A6 Technical content
The technical content of this document has been approved by:
Jeff Allan, Principal Signalling and Telecomms Engineer, RSSB
Richard Evans, Head of Operations and Human Factors, RSSB
Jon Taylor, Principal Track and Structures Engineer, RSSB
Enquiries should be directed to RSSB – Tel: 020 7904 7518
A7 Supply
Controlled and uncontrolled copies of this document may be obtained from the
Industry Safety Liaison Dept, Rail Safety and Standards Board, Evergreen
House, 160 Euston Road, London NW1 2DX.


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Part B
B1 Purpose
This document mandates the arrangements for the management and
specification of lineside operational safety signs in order to provide consistency
of form and presentation throughout the network.
B2 Application of this
document
B2.1 To whom the requirements apply
This document contains requirements that are applicable to RSSB and duty
holders of the following categories of Railway Safety Case:
a) infrastructure controller
b) station operator
Under the Railways (Safety Case) Regulations 2000, the duty holder at a station
(as defined in those Regulations) is responsible for ensuring that the
requirements of Railway Group Standards are complied with. At a station,
contractual arrangements (including a lease) do not of themselves relieve the
duty holder of his obligations under those Regulations.
B2.2 Compliance requirements

B2.2.1 Infrastructure controller
The requirements of this document for all new signs shall be complied with no
later than 2 August 2005, with the exceptions set out below:
a) where existing signs do not conform with this document, arrangements shall
be made to install the correct sign in conformance with this document. The
infrastructure controller shall:
i) review all signs within its responsibility and prepare an action plan
by 2 August 2007 to replace those that do not conform to this
document
ii) replace signs that do not conform with this document by 2 August
2009.
b) where the appearance of existing signs conforms to the requirements of this
document but they have very minor differences in specification, for example
larger dimensions or incorrect typeface, they shall be changed to meet the
requirements of this document when they are next renewed.
B2.2.2 Station operator

The requirements of this document for all new signs shall be complied with no
later than 2 August 2005, with the exceptions set out below:
a) where existing signs do not conform with this document, arrangements shall
be made to install the correct sign in conformance with this document. The
station operator shall:
i) review all signs within its responsibility and prepare an action plan
by 2 August 2007 to replace those that do not conform to this
document
ii) replace signs that do not conform with this document by 2 August
2009.
b) where the appearance of existing signs conforms to the requirements of this
document but they have very minor differences in specification, for example
larger dimensions or incorrect typeface, they shall be changed to meet the
requirements of this document when they are next renewed.
B2.2.3 RSSB
RSSB shall comply with the requirements of this document by 2 August 2003.


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B2.2.4 General compliance requirements

Until the compliance dates, or the date by which compliance is achieved (if
earlier), the applicable requirements of the predecessor documents shall
continue to be met (see Part A for details).
After the compliance date, or after the date by which compliance is achieved (if
earlier), duty holders shall not deviate from the requirements set out in this
document.
Where it is considered not reasonably practicable to comply with the

requirements set out in this document, authorisation not to comply shall be
sought in accordance with GA/RT6001, GA/RT6004 or GA/RT6006.
B2.3 Exclusions from the application of this document

This document does not include signs contained in the documents listed in
section B2.5, which are adequately specified to ensure consistent and correct
reproduction.
This document does not address the requirements for signs on trains.
This document does not address the requirements for signs in public areas
except for those dealing with operational safety.
B2.4 Related requirements in other documents

The requirements for signs performing the function of a signal are set out in
GK/RT0031.
B2.5 Supporting documents

Where a sign is mandated by another Railway Group Standard an appropriate
reference is included within the text defining the sign.
The following documents adequately describe signs that have relevance to the
railway:
a) Traffic Signs Regulations & General Directions 2002
b) The Health and Safety (Safety Signs & Signals) Regulations 1996
c) BS 5499-1: 2002: Fire safety signs, notices and graphic symbols.
Specification for geometric shapes, colours and layout.
B3 Definitions
New design of sign
A sign required for a purpose within the scope of this document, but which is not
currently included within one of the appendices to this document.
New installation of sign

A sign placed where there was previously no sign. The replacement of an
existing sign with another sign having the same meaning is not a new
installation, although the form of the sign may need to be changed to meet the
requirements of this document.
Readability
A sign is readable if, when viewed under the conditions defined for the sign in
the appendices and by a person with the relevant minimum eyesight, the
message it conveys is understandable.
Required reading time

The required reading time for a sign is the time necessary for the reader to:
a) identify the presence of a sign (conspicuity)
b) read and understand the information presented by the sign (readability)
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presuming that the sign is visible and that there is no other information required
to be taken in at the location concerned.
Typeface - BS 3693B: 1964

A typeface approved for use as specified in this document. BS 3693B:1964 has
been withdrawn (but see section B14 for availability of this typeface). The current
version of this standard, BS 3693B:1992 does not contain the required
information.
Typeface - Rail Alphabet

A typeface approved for use as specified in this document, designed by Kinnear
& Calvert for the British Railways Board in the 1960s (see section B14 for
availability of this typeface).
Typeface - Transport
A typeface approved for use as specified in this document, designed by Kinnear
& Calvert for the Ministry of Transport Warboys Committee in 1963. This
typeface is available commercially. (This typeface is not to be confused with
Linotype “Transport”, which differs from the MoT design.)
Visible
Visible means that the person intended to read the sign is able to see the whole
of the sign.
B4 Installation of signs
B4.1 Installation arrangements
B4.1.1
Duty holders planning the installation of signs shall assess each application to
determine the requirements for:
a) positioning as set out in section B7
b) robustness to the environment, taking into account all reasonably
foreseeable conditions
c) resistance to deliberate defacement and movement
d) method of fixing and removal
e) resistance to rotation
f) control of vegetation to prevent the sign becoming obscured
g) access for maintenance
h) the maintenance policy, as set out in section B11
B4.1.2
Signs that are not in service shall be obscured until they are commissioned.
B4.2 New installations of signs - consultation

Prior to approval of new permanent installations, the duty holder shall consult
other duty holders concerned with the installation to assess whether the signs as
installed are fit for the intended purpose and to ensure, when relevant, that the
consequences for the control of trains and driver workload are acceptable.
B5 Permitted signs
Signs included in the appendices to this document are permitted to be used on
Network Rail controlled infrastructure:
Appendix A - Signs primarily for train drivers
Appendix B - Signs for personnel on or near the line or lineside
Appendix C - Signs for the public
Appendix D - Signs for communication.


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The signs in appendices A to C have been grouped to take account of the

eyesight requirements set out in section B8.3.
The signs set out in this document shall be installed for use only as set out in the
appendices. The signs shall not be used for other than the permitted purpose.
Signs that consist of words and information shall use the generic styles shown in
this document.
B6 Requirements for
approved signs
B6.1 Size of signs
Unless otherwise stated, duty holders shall apply a maximum tolerance of 1% to
the dimensions specified in the appendices to this document, but subject to a
maximum of ±10 mm.
B6.2 Colours
B6.2.1
References to red, yellow, purple, blue, green and grey in this document shall
mean:
Colour Shade Shade

(non-reflective) (retro-reflective)
Red BS 381C:1996 – BS 4800: 1989 –

537 04E53
Yellow BS 381C:1996 – BS 4800: 1989 –
355 08E51
Purple Pantone 260C Not used
Blue BS 381C:1996 – BS 4800: 1989 –
109 1E53
Green BS 381C:1996 – BS 4800: 1989 –
228 14E53
Grey BS 381C:1996 – Not used
693
B6.2.2
The rear of signs, when visible, shall be so coloured that they do not cause
confusion to railway staff or the public.
B6.3 Language
B6.3.1 Signs for railway personnel
Signs for railway personnel shall be in the English language. It is permissible for
signs for railway personnel near international borders to be multi-lingual.
B6.3.2 Signs for the public

Pictograms shall be used where one language alone is not appropriate to the
application, except where it is considered that text is justified, in which case it is
permissible for signs for the public to be multi-lingual.
B6.4 Lettering and symbols

Unless otherwise stated in the appendices, for signs within the scope of this
document duty holders shall use the following typefaces for any symbols or text
required:


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B6.4.1
BS 3693B: 1964 typeface shall be used for signs containing only digits and/or
capitals as abbreviations.
B6.4.2
Rail Alphabet typeface shall be used for:
a) text addressed to traincrew, except where BS 3693B: 1964 applies.
b) textual instructions, warnings and information addressed to the public and
staff at the trackside.
Figures 1 and 2 illustrate the manner in which text shall be formatted using the
Rail Alphabet and section B6.5 explains the corresponding layout of the text.
B6.4.3
Transport typeface shall be used for the level crossing signs where indicated in
the appendices to this document.
B6.5 Layout of text

The layout of text within the sign shall be based on a grid system as illustrated in
Figure 1. As signs vary in size depending on application, the grid system allows
elements to be positioned, and the radius of corners to be chosen, in proportion
to their size.
Name: Name Here

Identity number: 123
Grid reference: AB12345
Local control point: Tel 0X YYYYYY
Heading
(Supplementary warning text)
Figure 1: Generic format of text using the Rail Alphabet
There are three sizes of text, which are used to convey information in order of
importance.
The size of the grid is defined by the “x”-height of the main heading, the “x”-
height being the height of a lower-case “x”. In this case the x-height shall be 3
grid units.
If hierarchical information is required, for example a main heading “Danger”,

followed by qualifying text “Overhead live wires”, the x-height of the main
heading shall be 3 units, and of the qualifying text 2 units. Text of one unit in
height shall be reserved for any limitations which need to be applied.
Interlinear separation shall be double the x-height of the text. Hence, for a 3 unit
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Borders shall be the same thickness as the x-height of the largest text. Hence, if
the main text is 3 units the border shall be 3 units.
For example:
Warning 3 unit height: ‘Danger’
Text 2 unit height: ‘Passengers must not cross the line’
Limitation 1 unit height: ‘Except by means of the footbridge’.
Danger
Figure 2: Example of text using the Rail Alphabet
B7 Positioning of signs
B7.1 Visibility and position along the track
B7.1.1
Duty holders shall place signs and orientate them in a manner that is appropriate
to the associated normal viewing position.
B7.1.2
Duty holders shall choose locations for signs so that signs are not obscured by
other equipment and so that the readability requirements are achieved. The
potential for the signs to be obscured by staff or by passengers on a platform
shall also be assessed. Signs shall not be positioned where they may obscure
other information. When positioning signs, duty holders shall consider their
impact in relation to the decisions to be made associated with the sign.
B7.1.3
Duty holders shall carry out an assessment for signs to be installed within the
sighting distance of a signal or other sign intended for drivers, to ensure that the


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sighting of the signal and signs continue to meet the requirements of

GK/RT0037.
When provided in support of a signalling requirement, it is permissible for the

signs set out in appendix A, section AK, subsection 1 to be subject to the
recommendations of a signal sighting committee.
B7.1.4
Where a sign is intended for the drivers of trains, duty holders shall assess the
sighting requirements.
B7.1.5
Where a sign is not intended for the drivers of trains, duty holders shall position
the sign taking into consideration any hazards that may arise.
B7.1.6
Duty holders shall choose a location that meets the requirements set out in the
appendices and the references for the sign concerned. The location shall not
prejudice the intent of the sign.
B7.2 Driver ergonomics

Duty holders shall ensure that the arrangement of signs along the trackside for
the control of the movement of trains takes into consideration the activities that a
driver may be required to undertake on the approach to the signs and the
required reading time. The sequence of information shall be arranged so that the
effect on the workload of the driver is accepted by the train operators affected.
B7.3 Clearances
Duty holders shall ensure that signs are positioned and maintained so that:
a) at least normal clearances for new, altered and temporary infrastructure as
set out in GC/RT5212 are achieved
b) at least minimum clearances for personnel set out in GC/RT5203 are
provided
c) at least minimum electrical clearances set out in GE/RT8025 are provided.
B7.4 Vertical position

Duty holders shall determine the vertical position of signs in accordance with the
usual viewing position. The height of signs at the trackside for the operation of
trains shall take account of the available clearances, and the other signs and
signals in the vicinity.
It is permissible to place signs in an elevated position, for example on a gantry.
The duty holder responsible shall take into account the effects of illumination
from the train and the neighbouring locality.
B7.5 Effect of the sun

Duty holders shall take into account the movement of the sun on the readability
and reflectivity of signs when choosing the orientation and location of signs to be
read by drivers at permissible speeds. When considering the positioning of
retro-reflective signs the effect of the sun on the readability and appearance of
the sign shall be assessed.
B7.6 Ambient lighting

Duty holders shall assess locations at which signs are to be installed to
determine hazards arising from the effects of ambient lighting, for example street
lights.
It is not permissible for duty holders to depend on ambient lighting that is not
under their control to obtain the required visibility and readability of their signs.


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B7.7 Limitation of visibility

Where required for the safety of the application, measures to limit the visibility
away from the intended line of approach shall be assessed.
B8 Readability and
reflectivity
B8.1 Readability
Duty holders shall specify and position signs to achieve the readability and
reading times set out in the appendices to this document.
B8.2 Reflectivity
Where required to meet the readability requirements, the front of signs shall be
retro–reflective or illuminated during the hours of darkness. With the exception
of black, reflective performance shall be no worse than that associated with
Class 1 retro–reflective material (as defined in BS 873 Part 6). The readability
shall be judged in accordance with the luminance requirements of train
headlights set out in GM/RT2180 under clear night-time conditions.
Reflective signs intended for the drivers of approaching trains shall be angled
such that glare and spectral effects do not arise when the train is within the
reading distance.
B8.3 Eyesight standards to be considered

The requirements and guidance contained within the following documents shall
be taken into account:
a) Staff
Any specific eyesight requirements contained within GO/RT3251 or
GO/RT3353 as appropriate.
b) Public
i) SRA Code of Practice ‘Train and Station Services for Disabled
Passengers’ (section B4.2)
ii) ‘Sign Design Guide’ by Peter Barker and June Fraser, published by JMU
and the Sign Design Society.
B9 Temporary signs
B9.1 Requirements for temporary signs
Signs whose application is temporary, for example temporary speed restrictions,
shall meet the requirements in sections B9.2 and B9.3 below, in addition to the
general requirements for signs set out in sections B4, B5, B6, B7, B8 and B11.
B9.2 Method of fixing of temporary signs

The method of fixing of temporary signs shall provide for:
a) portability, ease of use and resistance to unauthorised removal
b) stability, especially in the presence of passing trains, high winds and on
ballast or other uneven surfaces
c) safe use on AC and DC electrified lines.
B9.3 Power supply for illumination of temporary signs

Where temporary signs are illuminated, the power supply shall meet at least the
following operational requirements:
a) the design shall not allow unauthorised operation
b) there shall be a means of checking the condition of the power supply for the
illumination (if any)
c) any power supply indications shall not emit a light in a direction which allows
observation by a driver of a train.


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B10 Proposals for new

designs of sign
B10.1 Signs required, but not currently included in this document
Where a sign is required for a purpose that is within the scope of this document,
but is not currently included, the duty holder concerned shall advise RSSB by
submitting a proposal for a new design of sign and a change to this document,
as set out in GA/RT6001.
The proposal shall include artwork to a standard comparable with that used in
the appendices to this document. Section B10 sets out specific requirements to
be applied to new designs of signs. These requirements are in addition to the
requirements set out in sections B6 and B8.
B10.2 Presentation and shape of new designs of signs

For new designs of signs related to the safe operation of trains, duty holders
shall reinforce the intended purpose by use of the following shapes, either for the
sign itself or as a symbol contained within a rectangular or circular shape:
a) a circular sign or symbol shall be used to denote an instruction
b) a triangular sign or symbol, apex upwards, shall denote a warning, for
example, a hazard or an advance indication of an instruction beyond
c) a rectangular sign or symbol shall be used for the display of information.
For new designs of signs for other purposes, the presentation and the shape of
the signs is determined by the legislation and the regulations in force. Otherwise
the principles set out in this section shall be applied.
B10.3 Use of colour for new designs of signs

B10.3.1
For signs for the safe operation of trains, the colour of the signs shall be
determined as follows:
a) a red border shall be used to denote an instruction; the instruction shall

appear as black pictogram/text on a white background
b) a yellow border shall be used to denote a warning; the instruction shall
appear as black pictogram/text on a white background
c) a black border shall be used for the display of information; the instruction
shall appear as black pictogram/text on a white background.
B.10.3.2
For signs for other purposes, the colour of the signs shall be determined by the
legislation and the regulations in force. Where this is not applicable, the following
rules shall be applied:
a) instructions for the public and staff at the trackside shall appear as white
pictogram/text upon a red background; the border, if used, shall be white
b) warnings for the public and staff at the trackside shall appear as black
pictogram/text upon a yellow background contained within a black border
c) information for the public and staff at the trackside shall appear as black
pictogram/text upon a white background, usually contained within a black
border.
B10.4 Contrasting colours for new designs of signs

For signs within the scope of this document, duty holders shall use the following
colours:


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Colour Contrasting colour Symbol colour

(if required)
Red White Black

Yellow Black Black
Purple White White
Blue White White
Green White White
Grey Black Black
These colour combinations are as set out in BS 5378-2: 1980.
B11 Management and

maintenance of signs
For the signs for which they are responsible, duty holders shall ensure that
signs:
a) continue to be fit for the intended purpose
b) are subject to a planned inspection and condition monitoring regime
c) are the subject of a maintenance programme that includes cleaning, graffiti
removal and replacement as soon as these become necessary
d) are not declared redundant before the arrangements for their
decommissioning are complete.
B12 Signs not in

service
Signs that have been decommissioned and are not in service shall be obscured
and then removed as soon as practicable.
B13 Records of signs

Duty holders shall keep records, as set out in GI/RT7001, of all the permanent
signs required by this standard for which they are responsible. The records shall
include the following:
a) type and identity of sign
b) position and the reasons for the choice of position
c) the need addressed by the sign
d) the justification where higher than class 1 reflectivity is used
e) maintenance arrangements
f) maintenance history.
GI/RT7001 sets out the requirements for the management of safety related
records of elements of the infrastructure.
B14 Duties of RSSB

RSSB shall make the typeface defined in BS 3693B: 1964 and the Rail Alphabet
typeface available to the Railway Group.


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Appendix A
Signs primarily for train drivers.
Contents
The suffixes used have the following meanings:

z: the sign is not mandated by a current group standard
m: sign displays imperial speeds or distances
k: sign displays metric speeds or distances.
Description Page
Section AA AWS and Train Protection

AA01 Commencement of AWS gap 19
AA02 Termination of AWS gap 20
AA03z Commencement of special AWS working 21
AA04z Termination of special AWS working 22
AA05 Permanently installed AWS cancelling indicator 23
Section AB Cab and Radio Signalling
AB01 Warning of the commencement of Cab-signalling 27
AB02 Indication of commencement of cab-signalling 28
AB03 Indication of the termination of cab-signalling 29
AB04 Cab signalling fixed block marker 30
AB05 Cab signalling shunt marker 31
AB06 Radio electronic token block: loop clear marker 32
Section AC Identification of Signals and Points
AC01 Controlled (non-passable) signal identification plate 35
AC02 Distant signal sign and identification plate 36
AC03 Automatic (passable) signal sign and identification plate 37
AC04z Semi-automatic signal sign and identification plate 38
AC05 Intermediate block home signal and identification plate 39
AC06 Alias plate 40
AC07 SPAD indicator sign and identification plate 41
AC08 Points indicator sign 42
AC09 Ground position light signal identification plate 43
AC10 Points identification plates 44
Section AD Permissible Speed Signs
AD01m Permissible speed indicators (mph) 47
AD01kz Permissible speed indicators (km/h) 49
AD02m Permissible speed indicators (limited clearance) (mph) 51
AD02kz Permissible speed indicators (limited clearance) (km/h) 53
AD03m Permissible speed warning indicators (mph) 55
AD03kz Permissible speed warning indicators (km/h) 57
AD04m Permissible speed warning indicators (limited clearance) (mph) 59
AD04kz Permissible speed warning indicators (limited clearance) (km/h) 61
AD05 Permissible speed directional arrows 63
Section AE Enhanced Permissible Speed Signs

AE01m Enhanced permissible speed indicators 67
AE02m Enhanced permissible speed indicators (limited clearance) 68
AE03m Enhanced permissible speed warning indicators 69
AE04m Enhanced permissible speed warning indicators (limited clearance) 70


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Description Page
Section AF Signs for Emergency and Temporary Speed Restrictions

AF01 Emergency indicator 73
AF02m Temporary speed restriction warning boards (mph) 74
AF02kz Temporary speed restriction warning boards (km/h) 75
AF03 Temporary speed restriction repeater warning board 76
AF04m Temporary speed restriction speed indicators (mph) 77
AF04kz Temporary speed restriction speed indicators (km/h) 78
AF05 Temporary speed restriction directional arrows 79
AF06 Temporary speed restriction termination indicator 80
AF07 Temporary speed restriction Spate indicator 81
AF08 Temporary speed restriction AWS cancelling indicator 82
Section AG Signs for Limits of Engineering Possessions
AG01z Possession limit board 85
AG02z Work site entrance marker board 86
AG03z Work site exit marker board 87
Section AH Signs on the Approach to Level Crossings
AH01 Level crossing warning sign 91
AH02m Open level crossing combined speed restriction/whistle sign 92
AH03m Automatic level crossing speed restriction sign 93
AH04m Automatic level crossing wrong direction speed restriction 94
Section AJ Electric Traction Signs
AJ01z Neutral section warning board 97
AJ02z Neutral section indication board 98
AJ03z Lower pantograph 99
AJ04z Warning of traction system changeover 100
AJ05z Traction changeover to 25kVac 101
AJ06z Traction changeover to 750Vdc 102
Section AK Miscellaneous Signs
Sub-section 1: Miscellaneous signs subject to the recommendations of a Signal Sighting
Committee
AK101 Signal reminder board 105
AK102 Countdown markers 106
AK103 Line identification board 107
AK104z Platform stop markers 108
AK105 Mid-platform train berth markers 109
Sub-section 2: Other signs

AK201mz Mile posts 110
AK201kz Kilometre posts 111
AK202z Gradient sign 112
AK203z Whistle board 113
AK204z Spring catch points marker 114
AK205z Rear clear marker 115
AK206z Train class specific instruction 116
AK207z Train class specific NO ENTRY 117
AK208z Coasting board 118
AK209z Miscellaneous Instructions to traincrew 119
AK210z Warnings for train crew 120
AK211z Sandite markers 121
AK212 Infrastructure location names, information and references 122
K213 Bridge identity plates 123


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Section AA
AWS and Train Protection
AA01 Commencement of AWS gap 19

AA02 Termination of AWS gap 20
AA03z Commencement of special AWS working 21
AA04z Termination of special AWS working 22
AA05 Permanently installed AWS cancelling indicator 23


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Sign AA01: Commencement of

AWS Gap
Mandated by Railway Group Standard GE/RT8035.
Meaning: There is no AWS beyond the

sign. GE/RT8035 sets out the 15
use of this sign. 30
Size: The standard dimensions shall

be used.
Presentation: White background.

Red saltire.
Black border. 380
100
Class 1 retro-reflectivity shall
be applied.
Lettering: Black text. The typeface

defined in BS 3693B:1964
shall be used.
Readability: Minimum of 2 seconds at the

highest permissible speed
approaching the location
concerned.


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Sign AA02: Termination of AWS

Gap
Meaning: The line(s) beyond the sign

is/are equipped with AWS. 380
GE/RT8035 sets out the use of 15
this sign.
R: Inner 5,
Size: The standard dimensions shall outer 15
be used.

Black border.
Class 1 retro-reflectivity shall 380
100
be applied.
shall be used.

concerned.


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Sign AA03z: Commencement of

Special AWS Working
Published within Railway Group Standard GO/RT3000.
Meaning: The AWS equipment on the

line beyond this sign and
applicable to movements in the
opposite direction has not 15
been suppressed. Cancelling
indicators are not provided.
R: Inner 5,
Size: The standard dimensions shall outer 15 380
be used.

Red saltire.
Black border.
Class 1 retro-reflectivity shall 100
be applied.
shall be used.
380
30
concerned.


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Sign AA04z: Termination of

Special AWS Working
Published within Railway Group Standard GO/RT3000.
Meaning: Normal AWS working resumes

beyond the sign.
Size: The standard dimensions shall 15

be used.

R: Inner 5,
Black border.
outer 15 380
be applied.
shall be used. 100

concerned.
380


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Sign AA05: Permanently Installed

AWS Cancelling
Indicator
Meaning: The AWS indication already

received shall be ignored.
80
be used.
Presentation: Blue background. R:50

White saltire.
be applied.
Lettering: Not applicable 380

highest permissible (including
enhanced permissible) speed
concerned.
380


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Section AB
Cab and Radio Signalling
AB01 Warning of the commencement of Cab-signalling 27

AB02 Indication of commencement of cab-signalling 28
AB03 Indication of termination of cab-signalling 29
AB04 Cab signalling fixed block marker 30
AB05 Cab signalling shunt marker 31
AB06 Radio electronic token block: loop clear marker 32


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Sign AB01: Warning of the

Commencement of
Cab Signalling
Mandated by Railway Group Standard GK/RT0036.
Meaning: The sign warns that the line

ahead is equipped with cab
signalling and the driver
must prepare to ensure that 500
the cab signalling equipment 20
has been activated.
Size: The standard dimensions 180

shall be used.

Black border. 500 140
Class 1 retro-reflectivity
shall be applied.
Lettering: Black text. The typeface 180
R: outer 30, inner 10
shall be used. 20
Readability: Minimum of 4 seconds at 20 20

the highest permissible
(including enhanced
permissible) speed
concerned. It is permissible
to repeat the sign if the
required reading time is not
achievable.


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Sign AB02: Indication of the

Commencement of
Cab Signalling
Mandated by Railway Group Standards GE/RT8026

and GK/RT0036.
Meaning: The line ahead is equipped

with cab signalling and the 500
driver must confirm that the 20
cab signalling equipment
has been activated.
180
Size: The standard dimensions
shall be used.
Presentation: White border 500

140
Class 1, or better, retro-
reflectivity shall be applied.
Lettering: White characters.
180
Class 1, or better, retro- R: outer 30, inner 10
20
The typeface defined in BS
3693B:1964 shall be used. 20 20
Readability: Minimum of 4 seconds at

(including enhanced
permissible) speed
achievable.


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Sign AB03: Termination of Cab

Signalling
Mandated by Railway Group Standards GE/RT8026

and GK/RT0036.
Meaning: The line ahead is not

equipped with cab signalling
and the driver must ensure
that the cab signalling
equipment has been 35
disabled. 500
20
shall be used.
180
Red saltire.
Black border.
500
Class 1 retro-reflectivity 140
shall be applied.

defined in BS 3693B:1964 180
shall be used. R: outer 30, inner 10
Readability: Minimum of 4 seconds at 20

(including enhanced 20 20
permissible) speed
achievable.


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Sign AB04: Cab Signalling

Fixed Block Marker
820
Mandated by Railway Group Standards GE/RT8026 40
and GK/RT0036.
R: 40
Meaning: This sign marks the limit of a
block section on cab
410
signalled lines where
lineside signals are not
provided.

shall be used. It is
permissible to use a smaller
profile in tunnels.
410
Presentation: As shown.
The blue and yellow shall be
retro-reflective.
Readability: In accordance with

GK/RT0037. Where the
permissible speed is above
200km/h (125mph) and if
used in conjunction with a
system of automatic train
protection, it is permissible
to reduce the minimum
reading time, but to not less
than 2.5 seconds under
normal night time conditions
at the highest permissible
speed approaching the
location concerned.


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Sign AB05: Cab Signalling

Shunt Marker
820
475
Meaning: This sign marks the limit of a
shunt route on cab signalled 40 40
lines where lineside signals
are not provided. 378

35 676
permissible to use a smaller
profile in tunnels.
Presentation: As shown.
The purple and white shall
be retro-reflective.
Reading Time: In accordance with 130 130

GK/RT0037.


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Sign AB06: Radio Electronic

Token Block: Loop
Clear Marker
Meaning: The rear of the train has

cleared the previous token
block section or station
limits.
300
shall be used. 47
68
R: 20
Blue diagonals.
68
shall be applied.
68
Readability: In accordance with

GK/RT0037. 45
900
47


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Section AC
Identification of Signals and Points
AC01 Controlled (non-passable) signal identification plate 35

AC02 Distant signal sign and identification plate 36
AC03 Automatic (passable) signal sign and identification plate 37
AC04z Semi-automatic signal sign and identification plate 38
AC05 Intermediate block home signal and identification plate 39
AC06 Alias plate 40
AC07 SPAD indicator sign and identification plate 41
AC08 Points indicator sign 42
AC09 Ground position light signal identification plate 43
AC10 Points identification plates 44


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Sign AC01: Controlled (Non-

passable) Signal
Identification Plate
Meaning: The sign displays the signal

identity.
Size: The dimensions are 310

recommended. When the
suffix is not used the 30
recommended height is
350 mm.
95
Presentation: Black background.

55
Lettering and Digits: White text. The typeface 310
shall be used.
100
The suffix BR shall be used

to identify a banner repeater R20 30
signal.
The suffix CA shall be used

to identify a co-acting signal.
310
Positioning: Normally below the signal

head to which it relates.
Readability: The text shall be readable 95

from the cab of a train
before the signal from a
distance of 50 metres. 55
100
500
55
95
R20 50


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Sign AC02: Distant Signal Sign

and Identification
Plate

identity and indicates that
the signal is not capable of
displaying a stop aspect.
Size: The dimensions are

recommended.
Presentation: Black background. The text

is headed by a white
triangle.
Lettering and Digits: White text. The typeface

shall be used.

Readability: The text shall be readable

distance of 50 metres.


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Sign AC03: Automatic

(Passable) Signal
Sign and

the rules applicable to
automatic signals apply.
310

recommended.
Presentation: Black background. The text 38 195

is headed by a horizontal
black bar upon a white
75
background.
Lettering and Digits: White text. The typeface 31

500
shall be used. 95

head to which it relates. 43

from the cab of a train 100
distance of 50 metres. R: 20


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Sign AC04z: Semi-automatic

Signal Sign and
Published within Railway Group Standard

G0/RT3000.

the rules applicable to semi– 310
automatic signals apply. 18
46
18
recommended.
38 195
Presentation: Black background. The

signal identity is headed by 75
a horizontal black bar upon
a white background. 31
500
Lettering and Digits: The term "SEMI" shall be in
95
black text. White text shall
be used for the signal
identity. The typeface
43
shall be used.
100
R: 20


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Sign AC05: Intermediate Block

Home Signal Sign
and Identification
Plate

the rules applicable to 136 38 136
intermediate block home

signals apply.
195
recommended.
31
Presentation: Black background. The 500
signal identity is headed by 95
a white rectangle with a
central vertical black bar. 43

100
shall be used. R: 20 36
310



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Sign AC06: Alias Plate
Mandated by Railway Group Standard GO/RT3410.
Meaning: For cab secure radio

purposes the radio
identification number, which
is different from the signal
identification, is shown. 310
30 30

recommended.
80 120
Presentation: Blue background.
Lettering and Digits: White text. 20

3693B:1964 shall be used.


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Sign AC07: SPAD Indicator

Sign and
Meaning: The sign identifies a SPAD

indicator and displays its
identity. Drivers should
disregard the indicator if not 310
lit. If lit, all drivers who see
the sign shall immediately 20
stop. 40
20
recommended. 40
Presentation: Blue background.

90

shall be used. 95
Positioning: Normally below the indicator

to which it relates. 43

from the cab of a train 100
R20
52


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Sign AC08: Points Indicator

Sign
Meaning: The sign identifies the

aspects to which it relates
as a points indicator. A
points indicator informs the 310
30
driver whether or not the
points to which it refers R: 20 30
Size:
(usually facing points) are
correctly closed.
The dimensions are

Points 30
30 150
Presentation:
recommended.
White background.
indicator 30
30
Lettering and Digits: Black text. The Rail
Alphabet typeface shall be
used.
Positioning: Normally below the aspects

to which it relates.

approaching the points
indicator at the permissible
speed through the points
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Sign AC09: Ground Position

Light Signal
Meaning: This sign enables the

associated ground position
signal (when independent
from a main signal) to be 18
accurately identified. Where 35 32.5
an arrow is displayed this
identifies the line to which
the signal applies. 50 55 120
Size: The dimensions are R20
recommended. When the 18 160 (characters to be

arrows are not required it is ordered within this space)
310
permissible to reduce the
dimensions accordingly.
32.5 35
Presentation: White background. The

text, including the arrow 55 50 120
shall be centre justified.

R20
Lettering and Digits: Black text. The typeface
160 (characters to be
ordered within this space)
18
shall be used. The arrows 310
are used when necessary

for clarity. 40 35
Positioning: Normally immediately above Arrow 40 Type 50 120

or below the ground position
light signal to which it R20
relates.
18 130 (characters to be 18
ordered within this space)
Readability: The text shall be readable 310



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Sign AC10: Points Identification Presentation A:

Plates 5
40
5
14
5 12 5 12 R26 5
21
40 26
56 100 100
14 R12
Mandated by Railway Group Standard GI/RT7004. 67 90 100 76 14 90 76
R12
38 90
40 14
Meaning: The plates enable the 20

R26
18 14 18 68 29
associated points to be 50 5 5 5
68
identified. BRS SM 837/10 BRS SM 837/11 BRS SM 837/12
5
10
Size: The dimensions are 12 5 12 R26 5 12 5
recommended. R12 26 26
38
R26
90 90 76 90
76 38 100 76 38 14
Presentation: Two presentations are R12 100 100
permitted: R12
14
R26 5 5
8 26 26 8 8 52 8 7 54 7
Presentation A, which BRS SM 837/13
68
BRS SM 837/14
68 68
BRS SM 837/15
shows individual raised
white characters on a black
background. 12 5 12 12
6 6
R2 26 26 R1
2 R2
R1 45
2
Presentation B, which 76 90 100 76 38 90 100 76 38 14 90 100
R2
shows a single plate with 6
R1
R12
2
45
white letters on a black 14
R2
6
background. It is 18 14 18
5
8 52 8 68
permissible to use raised 50
BRS SM 837/1
68
BRS SM 837/2 BRS SM 837/3
characters in this case. R3 max 5
permissible 10
48
22 ? 10
Lettering and Digits: Presentation A: The 12 5 12
14
12 5
26
typeface shown shall be R12
used. The dimensions are 14

9
76 90 100 76 100 38 90 100

R1
76
6
recommended. 14 R5 R2
25 44
24 24
5 5 5
Presentation B: The 5
34 14 10
5 5 58 5 68
68 68
typeface defined in BS BRS SM 837/4 BRS SM 837/5 BRS SM 837/6
3693B:1964 shall be used. 8 52
5 5
12 12 5 12
R1 24 26
4
0
R2
Positioning: Normally fixed upon the

R2
R3 100 100
90 100 37 90 76 38 90
sleepers adjacent to the 76 14 76
9
R2
point ends to which they

R1
2
5
R1
refer as set out in 5 5

8
5
26 68 26
GI/RT7004. 68 68
BRS SM 837/7 BRS SM 837/8 BRS SM 837/9
Readability: Not relevant.
Presentation B:
390 max
68
100 65


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Section AD
Permissible Speed Signs
AD01m Permissible speed indicators (mph) 47

AD01kz Permissible speed indicators (km/h) 49
AD02m Permissible speed indicators (limited clearance) (mph) 51
AD02kz Permissible speed indicators (limited clearance) (km/h) 53
AD03m Permissible speed warning indicators (mph) 55
AD03kz Permissible speed warning indicators (km/h) 57
AD04m Permissible speed warning indicators (limited clearance) (mph) 59
AD04kz Permissible speed warning indicators (limited clearance) (km/h) 61
AD05 Permissible speed directional arrows 63


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Sign AD01m: Permissible Speed

Indicators (mph)
900
Mandated by Railway Group Standard GK/RT0038. 40
225
Meaning: These signs display the
permissible speed
applicable to the section of
line beyond the sign up to 370 900
the commencement of any
subsequent permissible
speed section, but subject to
any exceptions defined in 225
table A of the sectional

appendix applicable to that 40
line and GO/RT3000. The

meanings of the standard
differential display and the
non-standard differential
displays are given in the
referenced Railway Group 900
Standards. 40
210
shall be used, unless the
clearances are inadequate,
in which case the signs 400
900
designed for limited
clearance areas shall be
used (refer to signs defined
under AD02m). 210
40
Where permissible speed
values are repeated within a
signed speed section the
limited clearance signs shall
be used.
Presentation: Display of values in miles

per hour.
White background.
Red border.
Black lettering and digits.
(continued . . .)
shall be applied.


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Lettering and Digits: Single values below 100 900

shall be 400mm high centred 40
on the width of the sign. It is 44

size of values of 100 and 315
above, but not below 370mm

high, and only when the 34
34
space available so requires. 34
900
315
Standard differential values
shall be 315 mm high
44
centred on the width of the 40
sign.
Text identifying non-

standard differential 900
40
permissible speeds shall be
250mm high, and the values 160
shall be 315mm high; both

centred on the width of the 250
sign.
50
900
3693B:1964 shall be used. 315
Positioning: Normally at the trackside in

accordance with 85
40
GK/RT0038.

(including enhanced
permissible) speed
concerned.


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Sign AD01kz: Permissible Speed

Indicators (km/h)
900
80 80
Meaning: These signs display the 80
permissible speed
applicable to the section of 180
line beyond the sign up to

the commencement of any
subsequent permissible 380
any exceptions defined in
table A of the sectional
appendix applicable to that 180
line and GO/RT3000. The
meanings of the standard 80
displays are given in the 900
referenced Railway Group 80 80
Standards.
40

shall be used, unless the 250

in which case the signs
designed for limited 320
used (refer to signs defined
under AD02kz).
250
Where permissible speed

values are repeated within a 40
signed speed section the
be used.
Presentation: Display of values in

kilometres per hour.
Black background.
Red border. (continued . . .)
White lettering and digits.
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Lettering and Digits: Single values below 100

shall be 380mm high centred
on the width of the sign. It is
900
size of values of 100 and
80 80
above, but not below 320mm
high, and only when the 80
space available so requires.
150
Standard differential values 195

900 40
centred on the width of the
sign.
245

standard differential 110
permissible speeds shall be 80
195mm high, and the values
sign. 900
80 80
The typeface defined in BS 80
Positioning: Normally at the trackside.

260

the highest permissible 900 30
30
(including enhanced
permissible) speed 260
concerned.
65
80


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Indicators (mph)
Applicable to Limited
Clearances
450
Meaning: These signs display the 109
permissible speed
the commencement of any 180 450
any exceptions defined in
109
the sectional appendix
applicable to that line and 26
GO/RT3000. The meanings
of the standard differential
display and the non-
standard differential displays
are given in the referenced
Railway Group Standards.
These signs shall also be 450

used where permissible 26
speed values are repeated
within a signed speed 100
section.
Size: These signs shall be used 130

where the clearances for the
standard signs are 30
inadequate (refer to signs 650
defined under AD01m).
180
These signs shall be used
where continuous route
signing is in use.
158
per hour. 26
White background.
Red border.
shall be applied. (continued . . .)


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450
26
Lettering and Digits: Values shall be not less
78
than 180mm high centred
on the width of the sign.
Larger digits shall be used
190
where the space available
permits.
21
20 650
The preferred ellipse 21
standard differential values
shall be 190mm high 190
sign. Circular differential as
shown.
78
26
standard differential
130mm high centred on the
width of the ellipse sign.
450
26 26
26
45
Positioning: Normally at the trackside in Text 100 centred on width

accordance with
GK/RT0038. 35
20 450
35
Text 100 centred on width
(including enhanced
permissible) speed
63
concerned. 26


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Indicators (km/h)
450
Applicable to Limited 40 40
Clearances
40
105
permissible speed
the commencement of any 450 160
any exceptions defined in 105
the sectional appendix
applicable to that line and
GO/RT3000. The meanings 40
of the standard differential
display and the non-
standard differential displays
are given in the referenced
Railway Group Standards. 450
40 40
These signs shall also be
used where permissible 40
speed values are repeated
within a signed speed
section. 160
Size: These signs shall be used

where the clearances for the 115
standard signs are
inadequate (refer to signs 650 15
defined under AD01kz).
These signs shall be used 145

where continuous route
signing is in use.
135
Black background. 40
Red border.
White lettering and digits.
Better than class 1 retro-
(continued . . .)


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Lettering and Digits: Values shall be not less

permits.
The preferred ellipse

standard differential values
shall be 145mm high
sign. Circular differential as
shown.

width of the ellipse sign.


(including enhanced
permissible) speed
concerned.


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Warning Indicators
(mph).
900
40 R: Inner 10, outer 50
40
315 ZZ
Meaning: These signs provide warning
of a reduction in permissible 34
34
speed ahead. The 34
differential display and the 315
referenced Railway Group 600 900
centred
Standards. 538 on width

in which case the signs for
limited clearance areas shall
be used (refer to signs
AD04m). It is permissible to
vary the dimension marked 40
900
R: Inner 10, outer 50
zz up to a maximum of 40
450mm to accommodate the 250 ZZ
lettering and digits required.
50
per hour. 315
White background.
Yellow border.
Black lettering and digits. 900
655
shall be applied.
(continued . . .)


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Lettering and Digits: Single values shall be

width of the sign.
Standard differential values 40

900
shall be 315mm high 40 R: Inner 10, outer 50
centred on the width of the ZZ

sign. 315
Text identifying non- 1200

overall depth
sign. 805 900


accordance with
GK/RT0038.

the highest permissible 40
(including enhanced
permissible) speed
approaching the location 315
concerned.
900
505


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Warning Indicators
(km/h). 900
40

270
of a reduction in permissible
speed ahead. The
510
referenced Railway Group
Standards.

limited clearance areas shall 80
900
80
Type centered on width
AD04kz). It is permissible to 80
40
vary the dimension marked R: outer 40, inner 33
zz up to a maximum of ZZ
450mm to accommodate the 270
lettering and digits required.

Black background.
Yellow border.
White lettering and digits. 800
R: outer 25,
Better than class 1 retro- inner 10
(continued . . .)


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900
Lettering and Digits: Single values shall be 80 Type centered on width 80

80
width of the sign. 40
R: outer 40,
inner 33
shall be 270mm high 276
sign. 32
32
32
permissible speeds shall be 276

1350
sign. 582
The typeface defined in BS R: outer 25,

3693B:1964 shall be used. inner 1.5

(including enhanced
permissible) speed
concerned.
900
80 Type centered on width 80
80
40
R: outer 40,
inner 33
220
40
270
1430
700
R: outer 25,
inner 1.5
80


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Warning Indicators
(mph)
Clearances

26 R: inner 4, outer 30
30
Meaning: These signs provide warning 250 or YY
130
of a reduction in permissible
speed ahead. The 30
non-standard differential Maximum
displays are given in the height 700 450
Standards. 334

standard signs are
inadequate (refer to signs
defined under AD03m). It
is permissible to vary the 450
26
dimension marked YY up 30 R: inner 4, outer 30
to a maximum of 300mm to
accommodate the lettering 150 250 or YY
and digits required.
21
20
21
The standard limited Maximum
clearance signs shall be height 700
150
used wherever possible.
Where more than one sign
is required and the 300
450
clearance is inadequate for centred
on width
292
the standard limited
clearance signs, the special
be used. If in accordance
with GE/RT8012 an
enhanced permissible
speed is to be displayed
also, and the clearance is
inadequate for the standard (continued . . .)
limited clearance signs, the
special limited clearance
sign reference shall be
used.


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Presentation: Display of values in mph For use with Enhanced

White background. Permissible Speed (EPS) signs
Yellow border.
only (refer to section AE).
reflectivity shall be applied. 26
450
26
Lettering and Digits: Standard limited clearance 33 R: 30
signs: Text 100 centred on width 300

Values shall be not less
35
than 180mm high centred 20
on the width of the sign. 35
Larger digits shall be used Text 100 centred on width 450

150
permits. 75
26
Text identifying non- 350, centred
on width
450
shall be 150mm high; both 26 R: Inner 4, outer 30
26
sign. Text 75 centred on width
300
30

Special Limited Clearance

117 150
Signs:
These signs shall be used 26
with the dimensions shown.
They shall only be used with
the limited clearance signs
for enhanced permissible
speeds, ref AE04. 26
450
26
26

Text centred on width
accordance with 12
300
GK/RT0038. 12
12
53
12
Readability: Minimum of 4 seconds at Text centred on width 454

79
(including enhanced
permissible) speed 26

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Warning Indicators
(km/h)
450
Applicable to Limited 40 Type centered 40
Clearances on width
R: outer 20, inner 16 40
20
Meaning: These signs provide warning 110
of a reduction in permissible 268 or YY
speed ahead. The 20
meanings of the standard 135
Maximum
non-standard differential height 675
Standards. 350

standard signs are
inadequate (refer to signs R: outer 25,
defined under AD03kz). It is inner 1.5
dimension marked YY up to
a maximum of 300mm to
450
accommodate the lettering 40 Type centered 40
and digits required. on width
R: outer 20, inner 16 40
Presentation: Display of values in 20
138
White background.
268 or YY
Yellow border. 14
14
Better than class 1 retro- Maximum 138
reflectivity shall be applied. height 675
297
R: outer 30,
inner 12
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Lettering and Digits: Standard limited clearance

signs:
Values shall be not less
permits.

sign.


(including enhanced
permissible) speed
concerned.
____________________


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Sign AD05: Permissible Speed

Directional Arrows
Meaning: These signs shall be used

Standard dimensions
with a permissible speed
indicator or a permissible 20
900
20
900
speed warning indicator R: Inner 5, 200 300 R: Inner 5, 200 300
when it is necessary to show outer 25

900
outer 25
900
that the indicator applies 20 20
200 300 200 300
over the diverging route. R: Inner 5,
outer 25
R: Inner 5,
outer 25
900 900
20 20
Size: The standard dimensions R: Inner 5, 200 300 R: Inner 5, 200 300
outer 25 50 outer 25 50
limited clearance areas shall
be used.
Presentation: The arrow shall be placed

above the indicator to which
it refers.
Display of values in miles

per hour.
White background. Limited clearance dimensions
Yellow or yellow border as 13

450
13
450
applied to the main sign. R: Inner 2,

100 150
R: Inner 2,
100 150
Black arrow(s). outer 13 outer 13

450 450
13 13
Retro-reflectivity shall be 100 150 100 150
R: Inner 2, R: Inner 2,
applied as applied to the outer 13 outer 13
main sign. 13
450
13
450
R: Inner 2, 100 150 R: Inner 2, 100 150

Display of values in outer 13
30
outer 13
30

White background.
Yellow or yellow border as
applied to the main sign.
Black arrow(s).
Retro-reflectivity shall be
applied as applied to the
main sign.
Lettering and Digits: The arrow defined in BS

Positioning: Immediately above the

associated sign.

(including enhanced
permissible) speed
concerned.


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Section AE
Enhanced Permissible Speed Signs
AE01m Enhanced permissible speed indicators 67

AE02m Enhanced permissible speed indicators (limited clearance) 68
AE03m Enhanced permissible speed warning indicators 69
AE04m Enhanced permissible speed warning indicators (limited clearance) 70


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Sign AE01m: Enhanced

Permissible Speed
Indicators
Lettering and Digits: Single values below 100
shall be 340mm high
Mandated by Railway Group Standard GE/RT8012. centred on the width of the
sign. It is permissible to
Meaning: These signs display the reduce the size of values of
enhanced permissible 100 and above, but not
speed applicable to the below 315mm high, and
section of line beyond the only when the space
sign up to the available so requires.
commencement of the
following permissible speed The text "EPS" shall be
section, but subject to any 120mm high centred on the
exceptions defined in the width of the sign.
sectional appendix
applicable to that line and The typeface defined in BS
GO/RT3000. A permissible 3693B: 1964 shall be used.
speed indicator without an
enhanced permissible Positioning: Normally at the trackside as
speed indicator means that set out in GE/RT8012.
no enhanced permissible
speed is authorised over the Readability: Minimum of 4 seconds at
section of line beyond the the highest enhanced
sign. permissible speed
Size: The standard dimensions concerned.
clearances are inadequate, 900
in which case the signs 40
designed for limited 40

55

used (refer to signs defined Text 120 centred on width
under AE02m). 45

per hour: Text 370 centred on width
900
Red roundel
White surround.
Yellow background.
Black border.
40
shall be applied.


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Permissible Speed
Indicators
Applicable to Limited Lettering and Digits: Values shall be not less
Clearances than 160mm high centred
Mandated by Railway Group Standard GE/RT8012. where the space available
permits.
enhanced permissible speed Text identifying non-
applicable to the section of standard differential
line beyond the sign up to permissible speeds shall
the commencement of any be 130mm high centred on
subsequent permissible the width of the sign.
any exceptions defined in The typeface defined in
the sectional appendix BS 3693B:1964 shall be
applicable to that line and used.
GO/RT3000.
Positioning: Normally at the trackside
This signs shall also be used as set out in GE/RT8012.
where enhanced permissible
speed values are repeated Readability: Minimum of 4 seconds at
within a signed speed the highest enhanced
section. permissible speed
A permissible speed concerned.
indicator without an
enhanced permissible speed 450
indicator means that no
26
enhanced permissible speed 26
is authorised over the 34
section of line beyond the Text 75centred on width

sign.
26

450
standard signs are Text 150 centred on width

defined under AE01).
Presentation: Display of values in miles 61
per hour:
Red roundel 26
26
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Yellow background.
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Sign AE03m: Enhanced Text identifying non-

Permissible permissible speeds shall be
Speed Warning 250mm high, and the values
Indicators centred on the width of the
sign.
Mandated by Railway Group Standard GE/RT8012. The typeface defined in BS

of a reduction in enhanced Positioning: Normally at the trackside as
permissible speed ahead. A set out in GE/RT8012.
permissible speed warning
indicator without an Readability: Minimum of 4 seconds at
enhanced permissible the highest enhanced
speed warning indicator permissible speed
means that no enhanced approaching the location
permissible speed is concerned.
authorised over the section
of line beyond the sign.

shall be used, unless the 40 R: Inner 10, outer 50
50
in which case the signs for Text 120 centred on width
limited clearance areas shall 60 600

defined under AE04m).
900
per hour only.
Yellow background.
Black border.
220 300
shall be applied.
Lettering and Digits: Single values shall be

width of the sign.

sign.


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Permissible Speed
Warning Indicators
Clearances
Mandated by Railway Group Standard GE/RT8012. 450

Meaning: These signs provide warning 26
of a reduction in enhanced Text 75 centred on width

permissible speed ahead. 30 300

full sized signs are 450

defined under AE03m).
Presentation: Display of values in mph 117 150
only.
Yellow background. 26
Black border.

Lettering and Digits: This shall be used as shown.

It shall be used only in
conjunction with the special
limited clearance warning
indicator for permissible
speeds (ref AD04m).
Positioning: Normally at the trackside as

set out in GE/RT8012.

highest enhanced
permissible speed
concerned.


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Section AF
Signs for Emergency and Temporary Speed Restrictions
AF01 Emergency indicator 73

AF02m Temporary speed restriction warning boards (mph) 74
AF02kz Temporary speed restriction warning boards (km/h) 75
AF03 Temporary speed restriction repeater warning board 76
AF04m Temporary speed restriction speed indicators (mph) 77
AF04kz Temporary speed restriction speed indicators (km/h) 78
AF05 Temporary speed restriction directional arrows 79
AF06 Temporary speed restriction termination indicator 80
AF07 Temporary speed restriction Spate indicator 81
AF08 Temporary speed restriction AWS cancelling indicator 82


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Sign AF01: Emergency

Indicator
25°
typical 450
160
Meaning: This sign warns that there Holes
for 200
is a warning board ahead lamps
for an emergency speed 118 450
restriction. Application is in
560
accordance with
GK/RT0038.
shall be used, except it is 1070

Holes
for
permissible where lamps 200
clearances are insufficient 118
to omit the lowest black
area.
Presentation: Yellow background.

Black chevrons.
Better than class 1 retro- 170

50
Lights: 150mm diameter maximum, 650

providing synchronous
flashes at 2Hz. Flash
length shall be 150 ± 50
micro-seconds. The
integrated power of each
light source shall not be
less than 7.0 lumen- Table 1: Emergency Indicator
seconds per flash. The beam intensity characteristics
main beam intensity shall
comply with table 1 of this Vertical Horizontal Angle
leaflet. Angle (degrees off axis)
(degrees of 0 2 5 10 15
Lettering and Digits: Not applicable. axis)
10 30 30 20 - -
5 120 120 50 35 -
accordance with
GK/RT0038. 3 300 200 100 40 -
1 450 450 110 45 -
Readability: Minimum of 4 seconds at 0 1200 1050 120 50 20
the highest permissible milli-candela per flash.
(including enhanced
permissible) speed
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Sign AF02m: Temporary Speed

Restriction
Warning Board
Meaning: This sign provides warning 390

of a temporary speed 80 R: 20
restriction board ahead.
The differential
presentations shall have the 230
meanings set out in
GO/RT3000.
80
Size: The minimum dimensions
are shown. 75 R: 20
10
150 130 300
per hour:
10
Yellow background. 75
White spots.
75 75
Better than Class 1 retro- 390

reflectivity shall be applied. 80 R: 20

shall be represented by two 230
boards, the lower value
above the other.
The single speed board 80
shall be square.
80
Lettering and Digits: The typeface defined in BS
230
Positioning: At the trackside as set out

in GE/RT0038.
80
Readability: Minimum of 4 seconds at 75 R: 20
(including enhanced
permissible) speed 150 130 300
concerned. 75
75 75
560


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Sign AF02kz: Temporary Speed 390
Restriction 143
R: 25
120
Warning Board
(km/h) 198
568 282
Meaning: This sign provides warning 80
km/h
R: 25
of a temporary speed 50
restriction board ahead. 143 120
The differential
presentations shall have the 75 R: 20
meanings set out in 10
GO/RT3000.
150 130 300
Size: The minimum dimensions 10

75
are shown.
75 75
560
kilometres per hour: 390
Yellow background. 143 100

White spots.
190
Better than Class 1 retro-
568 282
km/h
50
50
shall be represented by two
143 71.5 993 1193
boards, the lower value 97
above the other.
The board shall be
hexagonal. Additionally the 282 190 568
text “km/h” shall be added
below the digits.
km/h
50
Lettering and Digits: 50
143
100
3693B:1964 shall be used. 75 R: 20
10
Positioning: At the trackside. 150 130 300

10
the highest permissible 75 75
(including enhanced 560
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Sign AF03: Temporary Speed

Restriction
Repeater
Warning Board
Meaning: This sign provides a

reminder of a temporary
speed restriction board
55
ahead. It is normally used
where drivers start from a
platform, or at a siding
connection after having had 250 360
a warning board.

are shown. 55
Presentation: Display of values in miles 75

per hour: 10
Yellow background. 150 130 300

White spots.
75 R: 20
75 75
Lettering: The typeface defined in BS


in GE/RT0038.

the highest attainable
speed at the location
concerned. It shall be
visible from the stopping
points of trains on the
tracks to which the sign
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Sign AF04m: Temporary Speed

Restriction Speed
Indicator
Meaning: This sign indicates the start

of a temporary speed
Example of a differential display:
restriction with the value
shown. The differential
presentations shall have the
Note:
meanings set out in
A single value display shall have the
GO/RT3000.
dimensions of one of the panels shown
below.
are shown.
390
Presentation: Display of values in mph: 80 R: 20
Yellow background.
230
The single speed indicator 80

shall be square.
80
shall be represented by two
boards, the lower value
230
above the other.
80

in GE/RT0038.

(including enhanced
permissible) speed
concerned.


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Sign AF04kz: Temporary Speed

.
Restriction Speed
Indicator (km/h)
390
Meaning: This sign indicates the start 143 120

of a temporary speed R: 25
restriction with the value
shown. The differential 198
presentations shall have the 568 282
meanings set out in 80
km/h
R: 25
GO/RT3000. 50
Size: The minimum dimensions 143 120
are shown.

kilometres per hour:
Yellow background.
Better than Class 1 retro- Example of a differential display:

When required, standard
differential values shall be 390
represented by two boards, 100
the lower value above the 143
other.
190
3693B:1964 shall be used. 568 282
km/h
50
50
Positioning: At the trackside.

143 71.5 97 993
(including enhanced
permissible) speed 282 190 568
concerned.
km/h
50
50
143
100


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Restriction
Directional Arrow
Meaning: This sign is always

390
associated with a warning
board, a speed indicator, or
a spate indicator. It 80 R: 20
indicates that the restriction
applies to a diverging route
(either left or right).
230
are shown.
Presentation: Display of values in mph 80

and km/h:
The board shall be shown

below the speed values, but 390
above the warning bar.
80 R: 20
The board shall be square.
Yellow background.
Black arrow.
230
Lettering: The typeface defined in BS 80


in GE/RT0038.
Readability: As applicable to the sign to

which it relates.


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Restriction
Termination
Indicator
Meaning: This sign identifies the end 50

of a temporary speed R: 20
restriction.

are shown.
290 390
Presentation: The board shall contain a
black “T” on a yellow
background, background to
class 1 retro-reflectivity.
Lettering: Display of values in mph: 50

390
Yellow background.
Black lettering.



in GE/RT0038.

(including enhanced
permissible) speed
concerned.


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Restriction Spate
Indicator

50
Meaning: This sign identifies that the
temporary speed restriction R: 20
at that location included in
the current weekly
operating notice (WON) is
not in force. It is known as
a spate indicator.
390
are shown.
Presentation: Display of values in mph:
The symbol shall be on a

yellow square board.
390
Yellow background.
Black symbol.

Lettering: Not applicable.

in GE/RT0038.

(including enhanced
permissible) speed
concerned.


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Restriction AWS
Cancelling
Indicator
Meaning: The AWS indication already 50

received shall be ignored.
R: 20
are shown.
Presentation: Display of values in mph:

390
The board shall contain a
black saltire upon a yellow
background.
The board shall be square.

Lettering: Not applicable.

in GE/RT0038.

(including enhanced
permissible) speed
concerned.


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Section AG
Signs for Limits of Engineering Possessions
AG01z Possession limit board 85

AG02z Work site entrance marker 86
AG03z Work site exit marker 87


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Sign AG01z: Possession Limit

Board

GO/RT3000.
Meaning: This sign identifies the

location within an
140
engineering possession
where all trains shall stop.
Size: The dimensions shown are

typical of available products.
Presentation: Red background.

White border. 200 200
200
White lettering.
Class 1, or better, retro- 560 680

There shall be a flashing red 200 110 200
light above the sign, as
shown. The shape of the
light is not mandated. The
light power shall be a
minimum of 1000 milli-
candela. The flash rate shall 200 200
be between 1Hz and 2 Hz

with a mark-space ratio of 200
1:1 ±20%. 460
Lettering: White Rail Alphabet

typeface.
Positioning: In the centre of the track,

central to the detonator
protection.

approaching or within the
possession as appropriate.


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Sign AG02z: Work Site Entrance

Marker Board

GO/RT3000.
Meaning: This marker board identifies

the entrance to a work site
area.
80
Size: The dimensions shown are
typical of available products. 80 80 80
Presentation: Yellow background.

R: 20
Class 1, or better, retro- 80
Lights: The lights shall be 80mm
diameter. The light power
shall be a minimum of 1000 Lamps 80
milli-candela. The flash rate
shall be between 1Hz and
2 Hz with a mark-space ratio 80
of 1:1 ±20%.
80
The colour shall be red and
in accordance with
GK/RT0031.
Lettering and Digits: Not applicable.
Lamps 80
Readability: The sign shall be visible for

4 seconds to a train 80
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Sign AG03z: Work Site Exit

Marker Board

GO/RT3000.
Meaning: This marker board identifies

the exit from a work site
area.
240
Size: The dimensions shown are 80 80 80

typical of available products.
Presentation: Yellow background. R: 20 80

Lights: The lights shall be 80mm
diameter. The light power Lamps 80
shall be a minimum of 1000
milli-candela. The flash rate
shall be between 1Hz and 2 400
Hz with a mark-space ratio
of 1:1 ±20%. 80
The colour shall be yellow

and in accordance with
GK/RT0031.
Lamps 80
Readability: The sign shall be visible for 80
4 seconds to a train
proceeding on-sight.


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Section AH
Signs on the Approach to Level Crossings
AH01 Level crossing warning sign 91

AH02m Open level crossing combined speed restriction/whistleboard 92
AH03m Automatic level crossing restriction board 93
AH04m Automatic level crossing wrong direction speed restriction board 94


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Sign AH01: Level Crossing

Warning Sign
This sign is mandated by Railway Group Standard

GI/RT7012. Reference should be made to HMRI
Railway Safety Principles and Guidance Part 2
section E Guidance on Level crossings.
150
Meaning: This sign instructs the driver
to regulate the speed of the
train for the level crossing R: 25
ahead. The sign is used at:
· Automatic barrier
crossings, locally
monitored
· Automatic open
crossings, locally
150 900
monitored
· Open crossings.

shall be used.
Black cross.
Positioning: At the trackside close to
driver’s eye level.
GK/RT0034 shall be used to
determine the minimum
distance required from the
level crossing to enable the
driver to control the speed of
his train to a stop, if
necessary, before the
crossing. If the line speed
and crossing speed are the
same, a board shall be
provided as set out in the
HMRI guidance.
(including enhanced
permissible) speed
concerned.


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Sign AH02m: Open Level

Crossing Combined
Speed
Restriction/Whistle
Sign


Meaning: This sign indicates the highest permissible speed
commencement of the approaching the location
permissible speed on the concerned.
approach to an Open
Crossing and that the horn
shall be sounded. The rules
given in GO/RT3000 for the
display of differential speeds
apply.
This format applies only to
700
miles per hour.
Size: The standard dimensions R: 20 75
shall be used.

The ‘W’ shall have an
additional black border, as
shown.
1300
150
3693B: 1964 shall be used.
300
Positioning: At the trackside close to the
driver's eye level. The sign
is placed where an
approaching train, having 150
passed sign AH01, would
have decelerated to the 50
speed displayed.
600
50 50


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Sign AH03m: Automatic Level

Crossing Speed the highest permissible
Restriction Sign speed (including enhanced
permissible
This sign is mandated by Railway Group Standard speed) approaching the
GI/RT7012. Reference should be made to HMRI location concerned.
Meaning: This sign is used at: 50

550
40 40 40 40
390
· Automatic barrier 40
crossings, locally 40 R: 20 outer, 5 inner
monitored ABCL
· Automatic open
385
crossings, locally
monitored AOCL.
This sign indicates the 85
commencement of the
permissible speed on the 1335
approach to a locally 290
monitored automatic level

crossing. It also indicates 40
40
the point at which the driver 40
is required to ensure that the
level crossing is clear and to 295
observe the driver's level
crossing indicator. The rules
given in GO/RT3000 for the 40
40
display of differential speeds
apply.
This format applies only to 550
50
miles per hour. 40 40
390
40 40
40
Size: The standard dimensions 40 R: 20 outer, 5 inner
shall be used. A smaller

variant for any intervening
signal post is permitted by 385
GI/RT7012.
925
Presentation: White background. 85


40
Lettering and Digits: The typeface defined in BS 40

driver's eye level. The sign
is placed where an
approaching train having
passed sign - AH01 would
have decelerated to the
speed displayed.


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Sign AH04m: Automatic Level

Crossing Wrong Readability: Minimum of 4 seconds at
Direction Speed the highest permissible
approach speed for the
Restriction wrong road direction.

1100
Meaning: This sign is used at: 50 40
40
40
· Automatic half-barrier
40 40
crossings 40 R: 20 outer, 5 inner
· Crossings with
miniature lights
where wrong direction
550 320 395
controls are provided.
This sign indicates the
commencement of the
permissible speed for trains 40
40 40
travelling in the wrong
direction on the approach to 320mm high numbers centred
such automatic level between cross and border
crossings.
This format applies only to
miles per hour.
shall be used.


driver's eye level on all
approaches for which wrong-
direction controls are
provided.


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Section AJ
Electric Traction Signs
AJ01z Neutral section warning board 97

AJ02z Neutral section indication 98
AJ03z Lower pantograph 99
AJ04z Warning of traction system changeover 100
AJ05z 25kVac electrification boundary - entering 101
AJ06z 750Vdc electrification boundary - entering 102


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Sign AJ01z: Neutral Section

Warning Board
53 64 66 64 53
43
Meaning: This sign provides advance
R: 30
warning of an electrification 40 48
50
48 40
neutral section. 32
R: 20

74
be used.
450 56

White symbol.
43 32
600 450

concerned.


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Sign AJ02z: Neutral Section

Indication Board

commencement of an
electrification neutral section.
50 70 60 70 50
40
Size: The standard dimensions shall R: 30
45
be used. 38 52 52 38
30
R: 20
Black symbol. 600 80

60
40 30
600 450

concerned.


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Sign AJ03z: Lower Pantograph

900
40 40
Published within the International Rule Book. 27 27
766
Meaning: This sign indicates that 40

successive (if more than one is
used) pantographs must be
lowered by this point. 380

be used.
Radius
60 900
1000

White border.
White symbol. Radius
2000 380
40
Lettering and Digits: Not relevant.

concerned.


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Sign AJ04z: Warning of Traction

System Changeover
Published within the International Rule Book.
Meaning: This sign warns the driver that

600
there is a traction supply
30 160 80 70 230 30
changeover section ahead.
30
be used. 60
40
Presentation: Black background. 20
40
White border.
White symbol. 600 140

100
Lettering and Digits: Not relevant
60
R: outer 40, inner 25 25 55 40
Positioning: At the trackside. 30
70 80
concerned.


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Sign AJ05z: Traction Changeover

to 25kV ac.
Meaning: This sign indicates that the train

is entering (in this example) 40
900
40
Eurotunnel 25kV catenary. 380 60 380
40
This sign is followed by sign 27
Radius
AK09 which indicates the 1000
location at which the driver is
able to raise the pantograph(s).

2000
Radius
be used. 900 766

White borders.
White text.
White symbol.
40
Lettering and Digits: The Rail Alphabet typeface 40
shall be used.
123
Positioning:
Readability:
At the trackside.
Minimum of 2 seconds at the

450 124
25000 ET
123
highest permissible (including 40
concerned.


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Sign AJ06z: Traction Changeover

to 750V dc.
Meaning: This sign indicates that the

longest train is over (in this 900
rd 40 40
example) British 3 rail traction 27 27
supply. The pantograph shall 766
remain lowered. 40
This sign is followed by sign

AK09 which indicates the
location at which the driver is 380
able to lower the shoes.

Radius
60 900
1000
be used.

Radius
White borders. 2000 380
White text.
White symbol.
reflectivity shall be applied. 40 40
Lettering and Digits: The Rail Alphabet typeface 40

shall be used. The legend 106
"BR" indicates the British
Positioning:
conventional network.
At the trackside.
450 158
106
750 BR
40
Readability: Minimum of 2 seconds at the 900
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Section AK
Miscellaneous Signs
Sub-section 1: Miscellaneous signs subject to the recommendation s of a Signal Sighting Committee
AK101 Signal reminder board 105

AK102 Countdown markers 106
AK103 Line identification board 107
AK104z Platform stop markers 108
AK105 Mid-platform train berth markers 109
Sub-section 2: Other signs
AK201mz Mile posts 110

AK201kz Kilometre posts 111
AK202z Gradient sign 112
AK203z Whistle board 113
AK204z Spring catch points marker 114
AK205z Rear clear marker 115
AK206z Train class specific instruction 116
AK207z Train class specific NO ENTRY 117
AK208z Coasting board 118
AK209z Miscellaneous Instructions to traincrew 119
AK210z Warnings for train crew 120
AK211z Sandite markers 121
AK212 Infrastructure location names, information and references 122
AK213 Bridge identity plates 123


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Sign AK101: Signal Reminder

Board
Referred to in GK/RT0037.
Meaning: This board reminds a driver
that the signal with the
identity shown is the stated
distance ahead.
recommended.
470

Red border.
Black text.
Black symbol.
R: 20
Lettering and Digits: Rail Alphabet typeface. 30

45 R: inner 20, outer 10
The exclamation mark shall
conform to that set out in the Type centered
45
45
700 metres 285
Traffic Signs Regulations on sign
and General Directions

45
to L100
2002. 45
30
30 30 30 30
Readability: In accordance with the

recommendations of the
signal sighting committee.


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Sign AK102: Countdown Markers
Meaning: This sign provides distance
information to a specific Positioning: At the trackside.
location to the driver. There
are three standard signs: Readability: For the outer board, a
minimum of 2 seconds at the
· Outer Board, with highest permissible speed
three marks meaning approaching the location
that the relevant concerned. It is permissible
location is 300m for a signal sighting
ahead committee to modify this
· Intermediate Board, requirement.
with two marks
meaning that the
relevant location is
200m ahead
· Inner Board, with one
300 300 300
mark meaning that the 40 40 40
relevant location is
160 70
50 Min
AB 12 70
AB 12 70
AB 12
36
100m ahead.
36
36 36
45°
36 36
It is permissible for 45°
countdown marker boards

36 36
36 36
Bars centered 1000 1000 1000

8
10
36 36
on space
8
with more than three marks

10
160 from top,

36
36 36
50 from bottom
36 36
to be used, up to a maximum
36
36
of six marks. These shall be

located at the appropriate
distance from the feature
concerned. The marks shall 50 Min
be grouped in sets of up to
three. 40
300
40
300
160 70
AB 12 70
AB 12
Size: The dimensions shown are 50 Min 50 Min
recommended. Where the

countdown markers relate to
36 36
a signal the dimensions shall

36
Bars centered 1000 1000

36
on space
be decided by the signal 160 from top,
50 from bottom
sighting committee.

Red marks.
Black text. 50 Min 50 Min

Lettering and Digits: The identity of the feature
shall be shown, for example
a signal identity. The
typeface defined in BS


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Sign AK103: Line Identification

Board
60 90 700 90 60
Meaning: This sign informs the driver
of the identification of the 60
R: outer 45, inner 15
line to which it refers. The
identity shall be that used for 150
signal route indicators in
MM
rear.
Size: The dimensions shown are 330 750
typical.

Black border.
Black text. 150

1000
Positioning: Over the line concerned as

set out in GK/RT0037.

highest permissible
(including enhanced
permissible) speed
for a signal sighting
committee to modify this
requirement.


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Sign AK104z: Platform Stop

Markers
Optional vehicle type identifier
of the stopping points along
station platforms determined 10
by the train length and class.
The number(s) indicate the
R: 20 Identifier 20
10
length of the train 15 30
concerned. "S" shall be
used to indicate the stopping
point for trains of any length.
Where required, the train
class shall be indicated at
the top of the sign. 250
Alternatively it is permissible
to replace the class number
by the type of train or
20
vehicle, for example HST.
20
are recommended. 15 30
X Train Operator branding Optional
Presentation: The background,
250
represented by the shaded
area, and text shall be in Size of X may vary at
contrasting colours. Where Train Operator’s discretion
more than one number is
required these shall
generally be given in a
vertical list. Station
operators are permitted to
provide markers in
accordance with the needs
of the services operating at
the station.
The permitted additional
information shall not be
allowed to reduce the
effectiveness of the sign.
Lettering and Digits: Rail Alphabet typeface shall
be used.
Positioning: At the point where the front
of the train is required to
stop.
Readability: 2 seconds visibility available
to a train stopping at the
platform. It is permissible for
a signal sighting committee
to modify this requirement.


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Sign AK105: Mid-platform Train

Berth Marker
Meaning: This sign informs the driver 450

of the sub-divisions along a
station platform to permit its
50 85
use by more than one train.
250 80
permissible for a signal
sighting committee to modify
this requirement.
85
Black symbol.
150 150 150
Positioning: At the point where the front
of the longest train allowed
in that berth is required to
stop.
Readability: 7 seconds visibility available
to a train stopping at the
platform. It is permissible for
a signal sighting committee
to modify this requirement.
NOTE: It is permissible for other

forms of this sign to remain
in use, but their use shall not
be extended to other
locations.


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Sign AK201mz: Mile Posts 300 300

60
100
100
Mandated by Railway Consolidation Act 1845. 300 100 300
Meaning: This sign displays the 60
distance in miles from a R:20 100 R:20 50
known datum. On the posts 30
representing ¼, ½ and ¾ 13
mile distances the
associated miles value 300 300
should also be shown. 87 47

recommended. 300 126 300
47
Presentation: The background shall be R:20 R:20
50
yellow. 87
30
A double-sided or angled 13
arrangement shall be
employed where required to 300 300
meet the visibility 75
35
requirement.
150
Lettering and Digits: The typeface defined in BS 300 150 300
R:20
The digits shall be black. The 50
R:20
yellow background shall not 75
30
be retro-reflective unless
required by the infrastructure 13
controller.
Positioning: Beyond the cess on the

down side. The
infrastructure controller shall
designate the preferred side
of the railway for them to be
installed. They shall be on
the same side as the
gradient signs AK202z. If
these are duplicated on the
opposite side of the line,
both gradient and mile posts
shall be repeated. The true
location shall be shown on
the signalling plans. They
shall be sited as close as
possible to and not more
than 5 yards from this
position.
Visibility: For new signs the visibility

seconds at an approach
speed of 50mph on the
nearest running line. They
shall be visible from all lines
passing the post, on the
approach from either
direction.


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Sign AK201kz: Kilometre Posts

40
40
Meaning: This sign displays the
distance in kilometres from a
known datum. It is 160
permissible to show intervals 500
in multiples of 100 metres by 60
a single digit below the
kilometric value. 120
Size: The sign shall be square.
The dimensions are 40
recommended. 40
Presentation: The border shall be square,

and yellow to class 1 retro-
reflectivity. The background 40
shall be black. 40
A double-sided or angled
arrangement shall be 160
adopted where required to 500
meet the visibility 60
requirement.
Lettering and Digits: The typeface defined in BS 120
The digits shall be yellow, 40
40
retro-reflective to the
requirement of the
infrastructure controller.
40
Positioning: Beyond the cess on the 40
down side. The
160
designate the preferred side
of the railway for them to be 500
installed. They shall be on 60
the same side as the
gradient signs AK202z. If 120
these are duplicated on the
opposite side of the line, 40
both gradient and kilometre 40
posts shall be repeated.
The true location shall be
shown on the signalling
plans. They shall be sited
as close as possible to and
not more than 5m from this
position.

speed of 80km/h on the
shall be visible from all lines
passing the post, on the
approach from either
direction.


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Sign AK202z: Gradient Sign

Presentation A:
gradient of the track in both
directions from the sign.
0
600 120 15
Size: The dimensions are 150 120

recommended.
90° 100°
Presentation: Level track shall be indicated

by the word "level". Up to the 120 15
0
value of 100, gradients shall 600
be indicated by the
cotangent to the nearest 150 12
0
60° 100°
integer, for example “95”.

Above the value of 100 the
gradient shall be indicated to
the nearest decade including
the final zero. Presentation B:
Presentation A: 1200
100
460
The background shall be 100 40
white. The appearance of

the arms shall be inclined to
100
40
Level 60
400
indicate the relative direction 60 16°
of gradient. 100
Presentation B: 100 100
It is permissible to represent
the arms on a board as
shown.
Lettering and Digits: The Rail Alphabet typeface
shall be used. Digits and
letters shall be black.
Positioning: Beyond the cess, normally at

locations where the gradient
changes. They shall be
present on a designated side
of the railway, which shall be
same as for mile posts or
kilometre posts. If
duplicated on the opposite
side, both gradient and mile
posts shall be repeated.
The orientation shall be
determined by the
infrastructure controller.

speed of 50mph on the
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Sign AK203z: Whistle Board

GO/RT3000.
Meaning: This sign instructs the driver
to sound the horn as set out
in the reference.

shall be used.

Grey border.

Black text.


reflectivity shall be applied to
the white background.


Positioning: At the trackside close to

driver’s eye level.

(including enhanced
permissible) speed
concerned.


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Sign AK204: Spring Catch Points

location of spring catch
points.
shall be used.
240
Black border.
Black text.

80 R: 25
40
Positioning: At the trackside, at the toe of 680
the points.
Readability: Minimum of 2 seconds at an

approach speed of 50mph.


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Sign AK205z: Rear Clear Marker
Referred to in GK/RT0032 and published within the

International Rule Book.
that his train has cleared a
defined location to the rear.
shall be used.
Optional train class. 25
50
Presentation: White background. Max to four 25
Black text. characters
Black symbol.
No border.
365 600
reflectivity shall be applied. R: 15
Lettering and Digits: The Rail Alphabet shall be
used for the train class 415
description. Characters shall 45
be black.

line speed appropriate for
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Sign AK206z: Train Class Specific

Instruction
14 characters max
600
45
Meaning: This sign is to advise the
driver of a train of the class < train class >
R: 20
40
45
addressed of specific action R: 20
or constraints that apply at 400
55 240
that location.
shall be used. 35 35
Presentation: White background. 14 characters max

Blue border containing the
600
train class identifier in white. 60
< train class >

45
Black text, giving the 40 130
R: 20
instruction. 45
10
Red saltire to indicate R: 20
R: 15
prohibition.
Red, or other colour,
700
symbol.
540 65 105
shall be used. The train 10
30 30
class shall be in white to
class 1 retro-reflectivity on 30 10
540
10 30
the blue background. The

instruction shall be in black 14 characters max
contained in a white box to 600
class 1 retro-reflectivity as 45
shown. < train class >
R: 20
40
45
The text field markers <> R: 20

Test brakes
400
shall not be shown. 55 240
Readability: Minimum of 2 seconds at the 35

highest permissible 35 35
(including enhanced
permissible) speed
concerned.


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Sign AK207z: Train Class Specific

NO ENTRY

Meaning: This sign is to advise the
driver of a train of the class
addressed that he is not to
< train class >

proceed beyond that board.

shall be used.

Blue border containing the
train class identifier in white.
Red symbol.

shall be used. The train
class shall be in white to
class 1 retro-reflectivity on
the blue background.
The text field markers <>
shall not be shown.
Positioning: At the trackside. Lateral

positioning shall be
determined according to the
required clearances set out
in GE/RT8029.

highest permissible
(including enhanced
permissible) speed
concerned.


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Sign AK208z: Coasting Board

Meaning: This board advises the driver

to coast to a stopping point
or significant speed
reduction beyond the board.
shall be used.

No border.

Readability: Identifiable at the highest

permissible speed.


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Sign AK209z: Miscellaneous

Instructions for
Train Crews
(540 is the maximum
Y 2xY 2xY Y
width for any lettering)
Meaning: This sign informs the driver Y
2xY
of specific action required at
2xY
the location concerned.
2xY
This sign shall not be used 2xY
as a signal reminder board. 2xY
2xY
Size: The dimensions are 1.5 x Y
determined by the text. Y
R: outer Y, inner .5 x Y
Red border. 2xY (540 is the maximum 2xY
Black text or symbol, giving Y width for any lettering) Y
the instruction. Y
2xY
2xY
2xY
Lettering and Digits: The Rail Alphabet typeface 2xY
shall be used. The
recommended minimum size
is Y = 12.5mm. The text
shall be black. 2xY
Readability: The Infrastructure Controller 2xY
1.5 x Y
shall determine the Y
readability according to the R: outer Y, inner .5 x Y
context. Readable from a 2xY
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Sign AK210z: Warnings for Train

Crews
Low adhesion hazard ahead:
of a specific hazard at the
location concerned. 130

shall be used.
470
Yellow border.
Black text or symbol, giving
the instruction.
30
R: 20

540
Lettering and Digits: Text shall be black, in the

Rail Alphabet typeface.
Miscellaneous text warning:


speed.
60
Fire 470
risk
60
60
40 R: 20
30
540


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Sign AK211z: Sandite Markers
Meaning: These signs inform the driver of sites where Sandite should be applied.
Size: The standard dimensions shall be used.
Presentation: There are three signs:

· Three marks: advance warning of Sandite application site
· Two marks: start applying Sandite
· One mark: stop applying Sandite.
Yellow background.
Black marks.
Class 1, or better, retro-reflectivity shall be applied.
Lettering and Digits: Not applicable
Readability: For the outer board, a minimum of 2 seconds at the highest permissible (including
enhanced permissible) speed approaching the location concerned.
200 200 200
R:20 R:20 R:20

50
50
50
50
50
50
45°
50
50
50
600 600 600

45°
Bars centered
50
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Sign AK212: Infrastructure

Location Names,
Information and
Single line with grid reference
References Sign length equals legend length plus Y x 3
Y
Outer R: 2Y, inner Y Yx2
Yx2
Referred to in GI/RT7012 and GK/RT0009.
Yx2
Y
Yx2
Y
of the identification of the Y Yx3 Yx3 Y
location or feature
concerned, and when Single line
Sign length equals legend length plus Y x 3
required includes
Y
information, for example Outer R: 2Y, inner Y Yx2
tunnel length, or the Yx2
infrastructure reference, for Yx2
example an Ordnance Y
Survey grid reference. Y Yx3 Yx3 Y
Size: The standard dimensions Double line with grid reference

are recommended. Sign length equals legend length plus Y x 3
Y
Outer R: 2Y, inner Y Yx2
Yx2
Black border. Yx2
Black text or symbol, giving Yx2
the information. Yx2
Grid reference SP 032896 Y
Class 1, or better, retro- Yx2

Y Yx3 Yx3 Y
shall be used. The Double line
Sign length equals legend length plus Y x 3
recommended minimum size
Y
is Y = 12.5mm. The text Outer R: 2Y, inner Y Yx2
shall be black. Yx2
Yx2
The Infrastructure Controller Yx2
shall determine when the Yx2
Y
reference is to be included.
Y Yx3 Yx3 Y
Positioning: Near the trackside, where
possible on the feature or
structure concerned.
Readability: Readable from a train at
rest. Visible to passing
trains.


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Sign AK213: Bridge Identity

Plates
Referred to in GC/RT5100.
Meaning: This sign informs personnel

of the bridge identity.
are recommended. 360
10
WHCI
7
Presentation: The plate shall be oval. 30
7
White background.
Black border. 210
100
Black text or symbol, giving
the information.
13
It is permissible to apply 19m 49ch 20
class 1, or better, retro- 13
10
reflectivity.
shall be used.
Positioning: On the bridge concerned.
Readability: Readable from a train at
rest. Visible to passing
trains.


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Appendix B
Signs for personnel on or near the line or
lineside
Contents

Description Page
Section BA Cess Path Instructions and Information

BA01z High visibility clothing obligatory 129
BA02 Warnings 130
BA03 Access prohibited sign 131
BA04 Limited clearance sign 132
BA05 No refuges signs 133
Section BB Signs in Tunnels
BB01 Text signs 137
Section BC Signs at Access Points
BC01 Signs at access points – Information 141
Section BD Signs related to Electrical Hazards
BD01 Electrical Hazard 145


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Section BA
Cess Path Instructions and Information
BA01z High visibility clothing obligatory 129

BA02 Warnings 130
BA03 Access prohibited sign 131
BA04 Limited clearance sign 132
BA05 No refuges signs 133


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Sign BA01z: High Visibility

Clothing Obligatory
YX9 Y Y Y
Meaning: No person is to pass the Y
sign unless they are wearing

Y
Y
the approved high visibility Y

Y
clothing meeting the Y

Y
standards in force. Y
Y

determined by the
application.
Presentation: A rectangular board is Y x 25
recommended. The
hold the silhouette in a
computer file, which shall be
made available to the other Y
Y
Y
railway group members. Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Lettering: White text on a blue
background.
Positioning: At eye height oriented to

face people entering.
Readability: Readable at the entrance

point to the cess concerned.


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Sign BA02: Warnings
Mandated by Railway Group Standard GC/RT5203.
Meaning: This specification shall be

used for all warning signs
applied to trackside staff.
To widthof
The text shall indicate the yellow box
containing
hazard. The standard texts legend
shall include, but are not
Yx3
limited to: R: 2Y
· Cess walkway Yx6 Yx3 Yx3

Yx3 R: 2Y
continues opposite Yx3 Caution
across the running Yx3
Yx2
Trains run either
lines. way
Paragraph on this line
· Trains run either way. Yx6 Yx3 Yx3 break Y x 4
Clearance
· Cess path continues on CautionR: 2Y Yx2
Yx3
less than 1.5m
other side of tunnel. Trains run either Yx3 R: 2Y
Yx3 Yx3
The sign shall include the
exclamation mark, BS 5378-
2: 1980 appendix A
reference 2.9. Yx3 Yx3 Yx3 Yx3 Yx3
Size: The dimensions are R: 2Y Yx3

R: 2Y Yx3
determined by the text.
To height of
Cautioion Yx3
Yx3
Presentation: The warning text shall be to
the right or below the yellow
yellow box Trains runeither Yx2
Yx2
and black British Standard
containing
legend way way Yx2
Yx2
symbol, BS 5378-2: 1980 Yx3
appendix A reference 2.9.
The text shall be a Yx3 Yx3 Yx3
rectangular board with a
yellow background. The
background behind the
symbol and the text block
shall be white.
The Infrastructure Controller
shall assess the
requirement for retro-
reflectivity.
Lettering: The Rail Alphabet Typeface
shall be used. The
recommended minimum
size is Y = 12.5mm. The
text shall be black.
Positioning: Along the cess without

creating a tripping or
snagging hazard.
Readability: Readable from the approved

walking route.


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Sign BA03: Access Prohibited

Sign
Mandated by Railway Group Standard GC/RT5203. Lettering: The Rail Alphabet typeface
shall be used; the
Meaning: Access along the cess is recommended size is Y =
prohibited for one of the 12.5mm. The text shall be
following hazards: white upon a red
background.
· It is not possible to
reach a position of Positioning: The signs should be at
safety because of average eye height and
sighting distances or oriented to face people at
other reasons. the entry/exit points of the
· Trains travel above section of track concerned,
125mph and no cess including intermediate
walkway is provided. access locations and
platform ends. The
· The highest permissible Infrastructure Controller
or enhanced shall assess whether they
permissible speed is should be repeated along
above 100mph and the cess. They shall not
continuous positions of create a tripping or snagging
safety or refuges are hazard.
not provided on at least
one side of the running Readability: Readable from the approved
lines. walking route.
· There is a bi-directional
line and continuous
positions of safety or
refuges are not
provided on at least one Yx2
side of the running
lines.
The text accompanying the
sign shall state the hazard
concerned.

recommended.
Presentation: Red British Standard Yx2
No access to
Yx2
symbol, BS 5378-2: 1980 Yx2
appendix A reference 1.3, Yx2
upon a white background

Yx2 cess path
meaning "No Access", Trains travel
above or to the left of the Yx2
text. The Infrastructure

Yx2
Yx2
above 125mph
Controller shall assess the Yx2
requirement for retro- Yx2 Yx2 Yx2 Yx2

reflectivity.


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Sign BA04: Limited Clearance

Sign
Mandated by Railway Group Standard GC/RT5203. Y x 24
To width of yellow
Meaning: A continuous position of box containing
safety is interrupted for Yx2 legend Yx2
more than 2 metres. Not to
be used unless neither Yx2
references BA03 nor BA05
are applicable.

recommended. Y x 18
Presentation: a) Red and white chequered

square.
b) The yellow warning

triangle with the legend Yx3
‘Warning - Limited Yx2
clearance'. The sign shall
include the exclamation
Y x 37.5 Yx2
Yx2
Warning
mark, BS 5378-2: 1980 Y x 1.5
Y x 1.5
Limited
Y x 1.5
Yx2
clearance
The two signs shall be used Yx2
together. The Infrastructure
Controller shall assess the Yx4
requirement for retro- 12Y 12Y
reflectivity.
Y x 4.5
Lettering: The Rail Alphabet typeface Y x 12
Y
shall be used. The text shall
be the colour shown. The Y x 4.5
recommended minimum
size is Y = 12.5mm.
Y x 5.5
Positioning: Along the cess, without Y
Y x 12
creating a tripping or Y
Y
snagging hazard.
Y x 5.5
walking route. Y x 12 Yx8
Yx2 Yx2 Yx2
NOTE: The chequered sign shall remain in use until

further notice because it is the sign recognised by staff.
The yellow triangle is required by The Health and
Safety (Safety Signs & Signals) Regulations 1996 and
will in due course replace the chequered sign.


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Sign BA05: No Refuges Sign
Meaning: A continuous position of

safety or refuges are only
available along the cess on Y x 24
the opposite side of the
running lines. The side To width of yellow
box containing
where the sign is displayed Yx2 legend Yx2
has neither a continuous
position of safety nor Yx2
refuges. It is not to be used
when reference BA04 is
applicable.
Size: The dimensions are Y x 18

recommended.
Presentation: a) Blue and white

chequered square.
Yx3
b) The yellow warning Yx2
triangle with the legend
‘Warning - No refuges’. The
Y x 37.5 Yx2
Yx2
Warning
sign shall include the Y x 1.5 No
exclamation mark, BS 5378- Y x 1.5
2: 1980 appendix A Y x 1.5

Yx2
refuges
reference 2.9. Yx2
The two signs shall be used Yx4

together. The Infrastructure 12Y 12Y
Controller shall assess the

requirement for retro- Y x 4.5
reflectivity. Y Y x 12
Y x 4.5
Lettering: The Rail Alphabet typeface
Y x 5.5
be the colour shown. The
Y
recommended minimum Y x 12 Y
Y
size is Y = 12.5mm.
Y x 5.5
Positioning: Along the cess, without Y x 12 Yx8

creating a tripping or Yx2 Yx2 Yx2
snagging hazard.

walking route.
NOTE: The chequered sign shall remain in use until

The yellow triangle is required by The Health and
will in due course replace the chequered sign.


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Section BB
Signs in Tunnels
BB01 Text signs 137


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Sign BB01: Text Signs
Meaning: The direction and distance

(in metres) to the nearest
exit from a tunnel: Y x 26
Y Y Y Y
· Exit, plus an arrow Y
indicating the direction Y x 3.5

to the nearest exit(s).
· Nearest cross-passage,
Exit 20m Y x 1.5 Y x 10.5
Y x 3.5
plus an arrow. Y

determined by the text. Y Y Y
Y x 28
Y
Y
Presentation: Green and white British Y
Standard symbol, BS 5499- Nearest Y
1: 2002 appendix D exit Y
symbol upon a green cross passage 20m Y

Y
background shall be shown Y
when the exit or cross
passage is also a fire exit.
This symbol shall be placed
above or to the left of the
explanatory text.
shall assess the
reflectivity.

shall be used in accordance
with this Railway Group
Standard; the recommended
text shall be white upon the
green background.
Positioning: On the tunnel wall at eye

height.

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Section BC
Signs at Access Points
BC01 Signs at access points - information 141


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Sign BC01: Signs at Access

Points - Information.
Meaning: Each access point to

operational railway property
shall display the information
shown. In addition, a Y3 Y3 Y3 Y3
warning shall be displayed
at access points associated Y3
with the following hazards: Y3
Y3
Y3
Name: Name Here
· Where there is more Y3
Y3
Identity number: 123
than one running line Y3
Y3
Grid reference: AB12345
and at least one is bi-
directional.
Y3 Local control point: Tel 0X YYYYYY
Y5
Y3
· Trains travel in excess Caution Y3
of 125mph. Y3
Supplementary warning text Y2
Y3
Size: The dimensions are Y3
Y3
determined by the text.
Presentation: The border shall be black

and enclose the warning(s).
The warning text shall be to
and black British Standard
symbol, BS 5378-2: 1980
These signs shall be
accompanied by BA01z,
High Visibility Clothing
Obligatory, and CA03, No
Unauthorised Access.

shall assess the
reflectivity.

informative text shall be
black text on a white
background. The warning
text shall be black upon a
yellow background.
Positioning: At eye height oriented to

face people entering.
Readability: Readable at the entrance.


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Section BD
Signs related to Electrical Hazards
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Sign BD01: Electrical Hazard
Mandated by Railway Group Standard GM/RT1041.

Meaning: This sign is used to
reinforce other information
to describe an electrical To width of yellow
hazard. It is also used with box containing
legend
the notices giving warning of
the energisation of Yx3
electrified track.
are recommended.
Presentation: Black triangular British

Standard electrical hazard
symbol, BS 5378-2: 1980
appendix A reference 2.8,
upon a yellow background, Yx6 Yx3 Yx3
Yx3
explanatory text.
Yx3
Yx3
Danger
It is permissible to apply the
supplementary text
Yx2
Yx2
Main text of
according to the need.
Yx2 Warning
The Infrastructure Controller Warning
Paragraph break Y x 4
shall assess the
Yx2
Yx2
Supplementary
reflectivity. Yx2 text
Yx3
Yx3
Lettering and Digits: The Rail Alphabet typeface Yx3 Yx3

text shall be black upon a
yellow background.
Positioning: Where relevant, close to or

with the equipment
concerned without
presenting a snagging or trip
hazard

walking route or access
point.


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Appendix C
Signs for the public
Contents

PCR - means the Private Crossing (Signs and Barriers) Regulations 1996.
Description Page
Section CA Information in Public Areas

CA01 Danger from passing trains 151
CA02 Mind the gap/step 152
CA03 No unauthorised access 153
Section CB Electrical warnings

CB01 Electrical hazard: Warnings to the public 157
Section CC Level crossings
CC01z Supplementary sign at crossings where trains pass in excess of 100mph 161
CC02 Supplementary sign for level crossings 162
CC03z Warning sign for a non-vehicular crossing (PCR diagram 101) 163
CC04z Instructions for use at a vehicular crossing without a telephone
(PCR diagram 102) 164
CC05z Instructions for use at a vehicular crossing with a phone (PCR diagram 103) 165
CC06z Operating instructions for barrier (PCR diagram 104) 166
CC07z Sign indicating the penalty for failure to shut gate at a vehicular crossing
CC08z Signs for use with miniature red/green lights with and without a telephone
(PCR diagram 107/108) 168
CC09z Instructions for use at a crossing with miniature red/green lights
and user-operated gates (PCR diagram 109) 169
CC10z Instructions for use at a crossing with miniature stop lights
and user-operated barriers (PCR diagram 110) 170
CC11z Reminder at a crossing with user-operated gates (PCR diagram 111) 171
CC12z Reminder at a crossing with user-operated barriers (PCR diagram 112) 172
CC13z Sign at a vehicular crossing where there are overhead electric wires and
the road approaches are on a gradient (PCR diagram 113) 173
CC14z Instructions to non-vehicular traffic at a crossing with miniature stop lights
CC15z Instructions at a crossing with gates (PCR diagram 115) 175
CC16z Supplementary sign where crossing is used for animal traffic
CC17z Horeseriders to dismount at crossings with overhead electric lines 177
Section CD Information to the Public
CD01 Bridge strike information 181


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Section CA
Information in Public Areas
CA01 Danger from passing trains 151
CA02 Mind the gap/step 152
CA03 No Unauthorised Access 153


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opposite when standing on

that platform edge.
Sign CA01: Danger from
Passing
Trains
Meaning: Stand back from the

platform edge, usually 20
behind a yellow line, or 20
waiting prohibited within a
marked area.
Keep back from 20
20
20

the platform edge 20 200
40
recommended Passing trains cause air turbulance 15
25
20
Presentation: The warning shall be to the
20 20 20
right or below the yellow and
610
black triangular British
Standard symbol, BS 5378-
2: 1980 appendix A
reference 2.9. The text shall
be on a rectangular board
with a yellow background.
The text shall describe the
hazard presented by the
location concerned.
shall assess the
reflectivity.

Standard. The warning text
shall be black upon a yellow
background. It is
permissible to adapt the
wording to the nature of the
location.
Positioning: Where the impact is

optimised, eg at the
entrance to platforms. The
sign shall be repeated at
intervals along the public
platforms without presenting
a snagging or trip hazard
shall determine the
minimum interval.
Readability: Readable on the approach,

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Sign CA02: Mind the Gap/Step
Referred to in Railway Group Standard GC/RT5161. 100
Meaning: When entering or 300
descending from a
200
Mind the gap/step
passenger vehicle, the
stepping distance is
unusually large in the
horizontal and/or vertical
dimension.
recommended
100
Presentation: The warning shall be placed
along the platform coping, 300
alternately facing people
entering and those leaving
the vehicle. The words
200
Mind the gap/step
“Gap/Step” shall be applied
as determined by the
location.
Lettering: In accordance with signing

100
practice, the text shall be in
lower case after the initial 300
capital in white lettering and MIND THE GAP/STEP
applied by stencil. Where 200
this is not possible, it is
permissible to use upper
case. The Rail Alphabet
typeface is recommended.
The infrastructure controller

shall assess the contrast
and apply a background
100
colour if deemed
appropriate. 300
Positioning: At intervals on the public

platforms. The Infrastructure
200
MIND THE GAP/STEP
Controller shall determine
the minimum interval.
Readability: Readable by the public

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Sign CA03: No Unauthorised

Access
Mandated by Railway Group Standard GC/RT5203

and GC/RT5161.
Meaning: Only those persons with

authority to leave a public Yx2 Yx2 Yx2 Yx2
area are to pass the notice.
Yx2
recommended
Presentation: Red British Standard

symbol, BS 5378-2: 1980
upon a white background
meaning "No Access",
text. Yx2
Danger
Yx2
The Infrastructure Controller Yx2
Yx2
shall assess the Yx2
No unauthorised
reflectivity.
access
The sign shall be
accompanied by the
following text "Danger - No
unauthorised access". It is
permissible to add other text
according to the
circumstances.

text shall be white upon a
red background.
Positioning: At all access points,

including platform ramps,
facing people entering
without presenting a
snagging or trip hazard.
Readability: Readable when approached

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Section CB Electrical warnings
CB01 Electrical Hazard: Warnings to the public 157


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Sign CB01: Electrical Hazards:

Warnings to the
Public
Mandated by Railway Group Standard GM/RT1041. Positioning: On the approach to the

railway property, and
Meaning: This sign shall be used to otherwise as required.
reinforce other information
to describe specifically a Readability: Readable from the public
hazard arising from access point.
overhead traction power
equipment at stations and at
level crossings. It shall also
be used on:
To width of yellow
· Posters box containing
legend
announcing Yx3
energisation of new
traction power.
· Other applications
as required by the
Infrastructure
Controller.
are recommended. Yx6 Yx3 Yx3
Yx3
Presentation: Black triangular British Yx3 Danger
Standard electrical hazard Yx3
symbol, BS 5378-2: 1980

Yx2
Yx2
Main text of
Yx2 Warning
above or to the left of the Warning
explanatory text. Paragraph break Y x 4
Yx2
Yx2
Supplementary
The sign shall always be Yx2 text
accompanied by an Yx3
Yx3
explanatory text specific to
the hazard presented by Yx3 Yx3
the location concerned.

shall assess the
reflectivity.

be black upon a yellow
background.


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Section CC
Level crossings
CC01z Supplementary sign at crossings where trains pass in excess of 100mph 161
CC02 Supplementary sign for level crossings 162
CC03z Warning sign for a non-vehicular crossing (PCR diagram 101) 163
CC04z Instructions for use at a vehicular crossing without a telephone
CC05z Instructions for use at a vehicular crossing with a phone (PCR diagram 103) 165
CC06z Operating instructions for barrier (PCR diagram 104) 166
CC07z Sign indicating the penalty for failure to shut gate at a vehicular crossing
CC08z Signs for use with miniature red/green lights with and without a telephone
(PCR diagrams 107 & 108) 168
CC09z Instructions for use at a crossing with miniature red/green lights
and user-operated gates (PCR diagram 109) 169
CC10z Instructions for use at a crossing with miniature stop lights
and user-operated barriers (PCR diagram 110) 170
CC11z Reminder at a crossing with user-operated gates (PCR diagram 111) 171
CC12z Reminder at a crossing with user-operated barriers (PCR diagram 112) 172
CC13z Sign at a vehicular crossing where there are overhead electric wires and
the road approaches are on a gradient (PCR diagram 113) 173
CC14z Instructions to non-vehicular traffic at a crossing with miniature stop lights
CC15z Instructions at a crossing with gates (PCR diagram 115) 175
CC16z Supplementary sign where crossing is used for animal traffic
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Sign CC01z: Supplementary Sign

at crossings where
trains pass in
excess of 100mph
Meaning: The public to be aware that

trains approach the crossing
at high speed.
15 15

are recommended.
15
15
15
High speed trains in excess 11
Presentation: The warning text shall be to

11
175
of 100mph pass this point 11

15
Take extra care 11
11
and black British Standard when crossing the line 11
19
symbol, BS 5378-2: 1980 15
appendix A reference 2.9. 15
480

shall assess the
reflectivity.

used. The text shall be
black upon a yellow
background.
Positioning: On the approach to the

railway property, and
otherwise as required.
Readability: Readable by a person at the

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Sign CC02: Supplementary Sign

for Level Crossings
Mandated by Railway Group Standard GI/RT7012.
Meaning: This sign informs the public

of the details necessary to
identify the location of a 10 10 10 10
crossing. 10
15 R: outer 10, inner 5
10
15 R: outer 10, inner 5
15
9.5
Level crossing information 15
9.5
Level crossing information
9.5
9.5
Name: Cradle Bridge
19
9.5
9.5
Name: Cradle Bridge
are recommended.
200 200
9.5
9.5
O.S. Grid reference: TR 032444 9.5
9.5
O.S. Grid reference: TR 032444
9.5
9.5
Mileage: ACR 58m 37ch 9.5
9.5
Mileage: ACR 58m 37ch
9.5 In emergency telephone: 01234 444 444 9.5 In emergency use telephone provided
Presentation: The text shall be black upon 10 10
a white background. 300 300
The border shall be black.

shall assess the
reflectivity.

used.


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Sign CC03z: Warning Sign for a

Non-Vehicular
Crossing
420
15
57
Note: This drawing is authorised
by the Private Crossing
(Signs and Barriers)
Regulations 1996. It is
shown here to provide
Stop 60
60
reproduction information. It
shall be used as required by
the regulations.
600
Look 60
60
Sign reference: The Private Crossings

Regulations 1996, diagram
Listen 60
36
Lettering:
101.
Rail Alphabet typeface.

Beware 40
40
Dimensions: The dimensions shown shall

of trains 40
57
be used.
15
35
15 15


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Sign CC04z: Instructions for use

at a vehicular
crossing without a
telephone
80
by the Private Crossing 80
72
72
Stop
the regulations.
72
72
Look
1100
72
123
Listen
102. Notify crossing operator
before crossing with a vehicle
18
Lettering: Rail Alphabet typeface. which is unusually long, wide,
low, heavy or slow moving
69
64
be used. 1 Open both gates and look in both
directions before crossing.
2 Cross quickly
18
Permitted variations: a) See sign reference CC05. 3 Close and secure gates after use.
Maximum penalty for not doing
b) It is permissible to add a so £1000
telephone number below 80
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at a vehicular
crossing with a
telephone
68
Note: This drawing is authorised 68

50
68
Stop
shown here to provide Always telephone before
reproduction information. It 16
crossing with vehicles or
shall be used as required by animals to find out if there
is time to cross
the regulations. 50
Tell the crossing operator if the
16 vehicle is large or slow moving
Sign reference: The Private Crossings 900 50
Regulations 1996, diagram 96
103. 1 Open far gate before
crossing with vehicles
Lettering: Rail Alphabet typeface. or animals
16 2 Cross quickly
3 Close and secure gates
Dimensions: The dimensions shown shall after use. Maximum
penalty for not doing
be used. so £1000
118
Permitted variation: a) See sign reference CC04.
b) It is permissible to add a 700

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Sign CC06z: Private Level

Crossings:
Operating 300
Instructions for 15
Barrier R: Inner 20, outer 35
40
20

Hold down 20
to lower
20
20
20
Regulations 1996. It is Maximum penalty for not 8
8
closing barriers £1000 8
62
the regulations.
Pump to raise 20
20
(Signs and Barriers) both barriers 20
20
Regulations 1996, diagram In the event of failure 8
8
104. phone crossing operator 8
20
15
Lettering: Transport typeface.
15 25 25 15

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Sign CC07z: Sign Indicating the

Penalty for Failure
to Shut Gate at a
Vehicular Crossing

(Signs and Barriers) 10 10
Regulations 1996. It is 10
shown here to provide 14
14
60
shall be used as required by 10

the regulations. 460

105.

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Sign CC08z: Signs for use with

Miniature
Red/Green Lights
with and without
telephone
650
Note: This drawing is authorised R: Inner 20,

15
45
65
400
the regulations. 45
24
40
Sign reference: The Private Crossings 15

Regulations 1996, diagrams
107 and 108.
650
Lettering: Transport typeface. 15
R: Inner 20, 45
24
Dimensions: The dimensions shown shall 65

be used. 24
400
79
Permissible variation: According to the design of 24
the installation, it is 45
permissible for the lenses of 24
the lamps to be circular or 40
rectangular. Where the 15
lamps are not integrated

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at a crossing with
Miniature
Red/Green Lights
and User-operated
Gates 650
15
30

45
(Signs and Barriers) 20
40
shown here to provide 500 20
the regulations. 20
20
40
20
30
109.

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at a crossing with
Miniature Stop
Lights and User-
operated Barriers 650
15
30
20

20
shown here to provide 500 20

20
the regulations. 20
40
20

20
110.

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Sign CC11z: Reminder at a

crossing with User-
operated Gates
450
15
R: Inner 20, outer 35 38
38
shall be used as required by 275 38
the regulations.
38
38
42
111.

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Sign CC12z: Reminder at a

crossing with User-
operated Barriers
400
(Signs and Barriers) R: Inner 20, outer 35 38
the regulations.
38
375
38
112. 38
41
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Sign CC13z: Sign at a vehicular

crossing where
there are overhead
live wires and road
approaches are on
a gradient
700 700
20 20
50 50

60 60
45 45

300
900
300

65 65
Overhanging 38 Overhanging 38
shall be used as required by loads may foul

38
38 loads may foul
38
38
the regulations. live wires

38
38 live wires
38
38
38 38
If in doubt 14 If in doubt 14
telephone 0123 345 789 14 telephone crossing operator 14
14 14
0123 345 789 20
70 50

20 20

113.
Lettering: Rail Alphabet typeface.

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Sign CC14z: Instructions for

non-vehicular traffic
at crossing with 650
Miniature Stop 15
Lights R: Inner 20, outer 35 30

20
40
20
20 280
the regulations.

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Sign CC15z: Instructions at a

crossing with gates

by the Private Crossing 10 10
(Signs and Barriers) R: Inner 5, outer 10
16 60
the regulations. 325

115.
Lettering: Rail Alphabet typeface.

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Sign CC16z: Supplementary Sign

where Crossing is
used for Animal
Traffic

shown here to provide 15 15 15 15
the regulations.
Persons in charge
30
23
of animals, phone
23
crossing operator
23
23
118.
before crossing
23
30
15
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Sign CC17z: Horseriders to

dismount at
crossings where
there are overhead
electric lines
Mandated by Railway Group Standard GM/RT1041.

To width of
Meaning: This sign requires yellow box
containing
horseriders to lead their legend
horses across the level 30 R: 25
crossing concerned.
are recommended. 295
Presentation: Black triangular British

Standard electrical hazard
symbol, BS 5378-2: 1980
appendix A reference 2.8, 717
above or to the left of the 60 30 30
explanatory text. 30
30
The sign shall be 30
accompanied by the 18
explanatory text. 30
22
22
The Infrastructure Controller 22
shall assess the 22
22
requirement for retro- 22
reflectivity. 22
32
30
Lettering and Digits: The Rail Alphabet typeface 30 30
be black upon a yellow
background.
Positioning: At the entrances to the level

crossing, and otherwise as
required.
Readability: Readable at the public

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Section CD
Information to the Public
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Sign CD01: Bridge Strike

Information
Meaning: Action to be taken by people

who have witnessed a
bridge being struck by a
vehicle.
shall be used. 20 20
20
Presentation: Rectangular as shown with
a white background and red 20
border. THIS IS BRIDGE E13/25 10
25
The bridge identity shall be
unique, and it is permissible Funtley Lane 10
for it to be complemented by 20
the OS Grid reference. between Fareham and Botley 5

10 240
The Infrastructure Controller In the event of any road vehicles striking this bridge please phone
15
5
shall assess the

requirement for retro- THE RAILWAY AUTHORITY on 15
5
reflectivity. 020 7982 2090 15
20
as quickly as possible. The safety of trains may be affected. 5
Lettering and Digits: The text shall be black. The 20
Rail Alphabet typeface shall 20
be used.
Positioning: The sign shall be positioned

to be visible from the road
concerned, and on or near
the bridge.
Readability: Readable by pedestrians at

street level. The
assess the most appropriate
positioning.


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Appendix D
Signs for communication
Contents

Description Page
Section DA Signal Post Signs

DA01 Telephone number 187
DA02 White Diamond 188
DA03 White Diamond with "X" 189
Section DB Telephone Signs

DB01 Signal post telephone 193
DB02 Signal post telephone - Limited clearance label 194
DB03 Lineside telephone 195
DB04 Emergency telephone 196
DB05 Electrification telephone 197
DB06 Telephone for routine use by railway staff 198
Section DC Radio Signs

DC01 Entering and leaving a GSM-R radio zone marker 201
DC02 Cab secure radio channel change marker 202
DC03 National radio network channel change marker 203
DC04 RETB channel change marker 204


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Section DA
Signal Post Signs
DA01 Telephone number 187

DA02 White Diamond 188
DA03 White Diamond with "X" 189


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Sign DA01: Telephone Number
Meaning: Because of limited

clearance, normally the
signal post telephone at that
signal is not to be used to
contact the signaller. The 420
radio should be used to call
the number given. 35 R: 10

shall be used.
45
Presentation: Rectangular as shown with
210
a white background.
The Infrastructure Controller 60
shall assess the
reflectivity.
25
Lettering and Digits: The text shall be black. The
Rail Alphabet typeface shall
be used.

head to which it relates,
under the appropriate
diamond sign.
Readability: Readable from the driver’s

cab when at rest 50m before
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Sign DA02: White Diamond
Meaning: No signal post telephone is

provided, but train detection
or other means of protection
is provided on the approach
to the signal.
150
shall be used.
R:13
Presentation: Diamond as shown with a
white background. 102
Lettering: Not applicable. R:13 204

Readability: Identifiable from the driver’s

the signal. 457


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Sign DA03: White Diamond

with "X"
Meaning: Because of restricted

clearances, the driver shall
only use the signal post
telephone in an emergency 32
or when advised that it is 150
safe to use. 22 R:13
Size: a) The standard dimensions
shall be used for a sign fixed 102
to the signal post or
structure. 160 R:13 204
b) A miniature sign
positioned on or below the
signal post telephone
enclosure shall have
dimensions appropriate to 457
the enclosure (see DB01).
Presentation: Diamond as shown with a

white background.
Lettering: The text shall be black. The

be used.
Positioning: a) Normally below the signal

head to which it relates, and
b) On or below the signal

post telephone enclosure.

the signal.


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Section DB
Telephone Signs
DB01 Signal post telephone 193

DB02 Signal post telephone - Limited clearance label 194
DB03 Lineside telephone 195
DB04 Emergency telephone 196
DB05 Electrification telephone 197
DB06 Telephone for routine use by railway staff 198


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Sign DB01: Signal Post

Telephone
Meaning: The sign identifies a signal

post telephone that provides
communication directly with 225 225 100
the signaller. Initial contact R: 20 R: 20 R: 20

34
by a driver is to be made
35
within the number of 225 225

45
minutes indicated after 225
standing at a stop aspect at

the signal, if different from 7 7
Optional
36 50 36 50
the standard delay of 2 Optional
7
50
7
225
minutes.
are recommended.
Presentation: Alternate white and black

diagonal lines. A non-
standard waiting period shall
be displayed within a black
circle upon a white
background. The arrows
shall be used for signs
affixed to the signal post or
structure to indicate the
direction to the signal post
telephone.
Numbering: The text shall be black. The

typeface shall be to BS
3693B:1964.
Positioning: On the telephone enclosure.

If this should not be
obviously identified when
viewed from a stationary
train cab near the signal,
one or more additional signs
shall be affixed to the signal
post or structure and include
the appropriate directional
arrow.

cab when at rest up to 50m
before the signal.


GI/RT7033
Issue One
Page 194 of 206
Sign DB02: Signal Post

Telephone - Limited
Clearance Label
Meaning: This label, if affixed to a

signal post telephone Y x 24
enclosure, means that it is
not to be used to contact the To width of yellow
signaller except by train box containing
legend
crew who are protected by Yx2 Yx2
their train. In the event of
an emergency it is available Yx2
for use by any user.

determined by the
application. Y x 18
Presentation: Red and white chequered

square and yellow warning
triangle with wording
“Limited clearance”. Yx3
Yx2
Y x 37.5 Yx2
Yx2
Warning
be red. Y x 1.5
Y x 1.5
Limited
Positioning: On the signal post
telephone enclosure
Y x 1.5
Yx2
clearance
concerned. Yx2
Readability: Visible from the approved Yx4

12Y 12Y
walking route and from the
driver’s cab at rest up to
50m before the signal. Y x 4.5
Y Y x 12
NOTE: The chequered sign shall remain in use until Y x 4.5

The yellow triangle is required by The Health and Y x 5.5
Y
will in due course replace the chequered sign. Y x 12 Y
Y
Y x 5.5
Y x 12 Yx8
Yx2 Yx2 Yx2


GI//RT7033
Issue One
Page 195 of 206
Sign DB03: Lineside Telephone
Meaning: The sign identifies a lineside

telephone other than a
signal post telephone that
provides communication X/6
directly with the signaller.
Size: The dimensions depend
upon the application. R: X
Presentation: Black saltire upon a white

background.
shall assess the
X
reflectivity.
Numbering: Not applicable.
Positioning: Normally on the telephone

enclosure.
Readability: Readable when in the

X
vicinity of the sign.
Actual dimensions depend on application


GI/RT7033
Issue One
Page 196 of 206
Sign DB04: Emergency

Telephone
Meaning: The sign identifies a

telephone providing
communication with the
electrical control room, and 4xY 4xY
which is available to the
public for use.
2xY 4xY
Size: The recommended standard
dimensions is Y = 12.5mm.
Presentation: A telephone symbol upon a

green background.
The Infrastructure Controller 32 x Y
shall assess the
reflectivity.
55 x Y
R: 4 x Y
Lettering and Digits: White text upon a green
background. The Rail
Alphabet typeface is 3xY
recommended. Where R: 4 x Y
applicable, the short code or
number to call the electrical
3xY
3xY
Emergency
control room shall be
indicated on a label affixed
3xY
3xY
telephone
inside the telephone
cabinet. 4xY
Positioning: On the telephone enclosure. 210

This shall be in a public area
and visible from the station
platforms.
Readability: Readable when in the area

for which the telephone is
provided.


GI//RT7033
Issue One
Page 197 of 206
Sign DB05: Electrification

Telephone
Centred on width
Mandated by: No longer mandated in 20

GE/RT8048 for new work.
Meaning: The sign identifies a

telephone providing
communication directly with
the electrical control
operator.
250
determined by the
application.
Presentation: Red symbol upon a white

background. 30

shall assess the
25
25
Electrification
reflectivity. 25 25
250
Lettering: The text shall be red. The

be used.

enclosure. This shall be in a
position of safety.

vicinity of the sign.


GI/RT7033
Issue One
Page 198 of 206
Sign DB06: Telephone for

Routine Use by
Railway Staff

Centred on width
Meaning: The sign identifies a railway
telephone that is available to
railway staff for use when
carrying out their duties. 1.5 x Y
Size: The recommended standard
dimensions is Y = 12.5mm.
Presentation: As shown. The telephone

sign is defined in the Rail
Alphabet typeface.
shall assess the
reflectivity.
7.75 x Y 11.25 x Y
Numbering: Not applicable.

enclosure.

vicinity of the telephone.
The eyesight requirements
of GO/RT3251 do not apply
to this sign.
2xY
4.5 x Y


GI//RT7033
Issue One
Page 199 of 206
Section DC
Radio Signs
DC01 Entering and leaving a GSM-R radio zone marker 201

DC02 Cab secure radio channel change marker 202
DC03 National radio network channel change marker 203
DC04 RETB channel change marker 204


GI/RT7033
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GI//RT7033
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Sign DC01: Entering and

Leaving a GSM-R
Radio Zone Marker
Meaning: These signs identify a zone

in which trains equipped
with GSM-R radios are 70 100 70 100
36
expected to use that system
Size: The standard dimensions R 225 R 225
shall be used.
Presentation: As shown. The white areas

and red saltire shall be to
class 1 retro-reflectivity. 750 750

shall assess the
requirement for higher retro-
reflectivity.
R20 R20
3693B:1964 shall be used. 450 450

accordance with
GO/RT3410. Lateral
positioning shall be
in GE/RT8029.

2 seconds at the highest
permissible (including
enhanced permissible)
speed.


GI/RT7033
Issue One
Page 202 of 206
Sign DC02: Cab Secure Radio

Channel Change
Marker
Meaning: The number of the radio

channel for the line ahead.
The driver must ensure that
70 100
this channel is selected on
his radio
shall be used. R 225
shall be to class 1 retro-
reflectivity.
shall assess the 120
requirement for higher retro- 240 750
reflectivity.
120
375
accordance with
GO/RT3410. Lateral
positioning shall be R20
in GE/RT8029. 450
speed.


GI//RT7033
Issue One
Page 203 of 206
Sign DC03: National Radio

Network Channel
Change Marker

100 70
this channel is selected on
his radio
shall be used.

reflectivity.
shall assess the 85
requirement for higher retro-
reflectivity. 750 170
85
Positioning: Normally at the trackside in 375 375

accordance with
GO/RT3410. Lateral
in GE/RT8029. 450
speed.


GI/RT7033
Issue One
Page 204 of 206
Sign DC04: Radio Electronic

Token Block
Channel Change
Marker

this channel is selected on 100 70
his radio
shall be used.

reflectivity.
shall assess the 85
requirement for higher retro- 750
reflectivity. 170
85
375 375
accordance with
GO/RT3410. Lateral
in GE/RT8029. 450

speed).


GI//RT7033
Issue One
Page 205 of 206
References
Railway Group Standards and other Railway Group documents
GA/RT6001 Railway Group Standards Change Procedures
GA/RT6004 Temporary Non Compliance with Railway Group Standards
GA/RT6006 Derogations from Railway Group Standards
GC/RT5060 Equipment for the Signing of Temporary and Emergency Speed Restrictions
GC/RT5100 Safe Management of Structures
GC/RT5122 Bridge Strikes from Road Vehicles or Waterborne Vessels
GC/RT5161 Station Design and Maintenance Requirements
GC/RT5203 Infrastructure Requirements for Personal Track Safety in Respect of Clearances
and Access
GC/RT5212 Requirements for Defining and Maintaining Clearances
GE/RT8012 Controlling the Speed of Tilting Trains Through Curves
GE/RT8025 Electrical Protective Provisions for Electrified Lines
GE/RT8026 Safety Requirements for Cab Signalling Systems
GE/RT8029 Management of Clearances and Gauging
GE/RT8035 Automatic Warning System (AWS)
GE/RT8048 Positioning and Labelling of Lineside Telephones
GE/RT8067 Personal Track Safety
GI/RT7001 Management of Safety Related Records of Elements of the Infrastructure
GI/RT7004 Requirements for the Design, Operation and Maintenance of Points
GI/RT7012 Requirements for Level Crossings
GK/RT0005 Safety Related Colours for Signalling Applications
GK/RT0009 Identification of Signalling and Related Equipment
GK/RT0031 Lineside Signals and Indicators
GK/RT0032 Provision of Lineside Signals
GK/RT0033 Lineside Signs
GK/RT0034 Lineside Signal Spacing
GK/RT0036 Transition between Lineside Signalling and other Systems of Train Control
GK/RT0037 Signal Positioning and Visibility
GK/RT0038 Signing of Permissible Speeds and Speed Restrictions
GK/RT0044 Controls for Signalling a Train onto an Occupied Line
GK/RT0054 Radio Electronic Token Block
GM/RT1041 Warning Signs and Notices for Electrified Lines
GM/RT2180 Visibility and Audibility Requirements for Trains
GO/RT3000 Rule Book
GO/RT3251 Train Driving
GO/RT3410 Train Radio Communication
The catalogue of Railway Group Standards and the Railway Group Standards CD-
ROM give the current issue number and status of documents published by RSSB.


GI/RT7033
Issue One
Page 206 of 206
Other References
BS 381C: 1996 Colours for identification, coding and special purposes
BS 873 Part 6: 1983 Road Traffic Signs and Internally Illuminated Bollards
BS 3693B: 1964 (withdrawn) Recommendations for the design of scales, indexes and geometric construction of
the recommended form of digits for use on dials and scales. Extracts from BS
3693B: 1964 are produced with the permission of BSI under license number
2003DH0149. British Standards can be obtained from BSI Customer Services,
389 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 4AL, United Kingdom, Tel +44 (0) 20 8996
9001.
BS 4800: 1989 Paint colours for building purposes
BS 5378-2: 1980 Appendix A Safety signs and colours
BS5499 –1: 2002 Fire safety signs, notices and graphic symbols. Specification for geometric
shapes, colours and layouts.
Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996
HMRI Railway Safety Principles and Guidance Part 2, Section E Guidance on
Level Crossings
HSE Railway Safety Principles and Guidance
International Rule book
Pantone American printing colours and definitions
Private Crossings (Signs and Barriers) Regulations 1996
Railway Consolidation Act 1845
Sign Design Guide
Train and Station Services for Disabled Passengers, Code of Practice, SRA
Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002

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This document will be updated when necessary by distribution of a complete

This document comes into force on 2 August 2003.

The dates by which compliance with the requirements of this document is to be

This document supersedes the following Railway Group Standards, either in

Railway Issue Title RGS sections Date(s) as of

GK/RT0033 3 Lineside Signs All sections 2 August 2005

Other sections of GK/RT0005 will be replaced by GK/RT0025 when re-issued.

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Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is also known as Network Rail.

Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited is also known as RSSB.

A5 Health and safety

Jeff Allan, Principal Signalling and Telecomms Engineer, RSSB

Richard Evans, Head of Operations and Human Factors, RSSB

Jon Taylor, Principal Track and Structures Engineer, RSSB

Enquiries should be directed to RSSB – Tel: 020 7904 7518

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B2.2.2 Station operator

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B2.2.4 General compliance requirements

Where it is considered not reasonably practicable to comply with the

B2.3 Exclusions from the application of this document

B2.4 Related requirements in other documents

B2.5 Supporting documents

New installation of sign

Required reading time

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Typeface - BS 3693B: 1964

Typeface - Rail Alphabet

B4.2 New installations of signs - consultation

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The signs in appendices A to C have been grouped to take account of the

Colour Shade Shade

Red BS 381C:1996 – BS 4800: 1989 –

B6.3.2 Signs for the public

B6.4 Lettering and symbols

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Name: Name Here

Figure 1: Generic format of text using the Rail Alphabet

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