Publications

Our inspectors have a number of powers given to them by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, which range from giving advice and information through to prosecution in the courts.

Our decisions in 2022 on amendments to contracts where Network Rail and the train operator were in agreement

Our employee's health can affect how they work and therefore how we perform as an organisation. We are committed to ensuring their health and wellbeing is maintained while they are at work.

Applying for an exemption for Mark 1 or hinged door rolling stock.

There are well over 200 minor and heritage railways operating across Great Britain, and we are responsible for regulating their safety.

Our view of risk management and performance on Britain's railways for the past year, and our future priorities.

This content and related publications refer to our annual assessment of National Highways.

This page gives an overview of how European railway safety legislation has been retained in the UK.

All train drivers who drive on Britain's mainline railway must have, by law, a train driving licence.

An overview of the Health and Safety (Enforcing Authority for Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems) Regulations 2006 (as amended) (EARR).

Helping the rail industry to achieve health and safety excellence.

Signalling systems are an essential part of the railway. They keep passengers safe by ensuring trains do not come into conflict with each other and play a key role in freeing up capacity on our congested network.