Request ID: FOI-1377-2122 Date published: 05 October 2021
You asked
I am writing to request the titles of the (approximately 23) London Underground Rule Books. For example, I am aware that the title of Rule Book 3 is (or was) 'Traction current and high voltage supply'.
We answered
Our Ref: FOI-1377-2122
Thank you for your request received on 28 September 2021 asking for information about the London Underground Rule Books.
Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy. I can confirm we do hold the information you require.
There are currently 13 Rule Books, please find their titles listed below:
• Rule Book 01 - Communications • Rule Book 02 – Managing incidents • Rule Book 03 – Traction current and high voltage supply • Rule Book 04 - Moving a stalled train and authorised detrainments • Rule Book 05 - Movement of trains due to exceptional circumstances - Including OSN 129 and OSN 152 • Rule Book 06 - General train operations • Rule Book 07 - Train incidents and safety equipment • Rule Book 08 - Managing the platform train interface - Including OSN 152 • Rule Book 09 - Lifts escalators and moving walkways - Including OSN 154 • Rule Book 10 - Station access • Rule Book 11 - Station management • Rule Book 12 - Station emergency response • Rule Book 13 - LU staff responsibilities - Traffic Hours protection
If this is not the information you are looking for please feel free to contact me.
Please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal.
Yours sincerely
Gemma Jacob Senior FOI Case Officer FOI Case Management Team General Counsel Transport for London
