Occupational health

Fatigue at work is a pervasive issue responsible for rail accidents, including the tragedy at Clapham Junction in 1988.

Between April 2020 and March 2021, there were 253 fatalities as a result of suicide or suspected suicide on Britain’s railway.

Speaking on the latest Rail and Road Pod; Samaritans, Office of Rail and Road and Network Rail, encourage those in the rail industry to reach out to someone they care about over a virtual cuppa and get involved in the industry’s Million Hour Challenge.

The official Office of Rail and Road podcast brings together a series of conversations to discuss issues impacting all aspects of Britain's railways and England's road network.

Since 2010, the rail industry has been at the forefront of promoting good mental health and wellbeing, while also supporting the Samaritans in its work.

By Ian Prosser, Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Railways.

By Ian Prosser, Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Railways.