Publications

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.

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.

Our aim is to protect the interests of road and rail users, and our business plan sets out how we intend to do so.

This page contains details of improvement notices issued in 2021.

This page contains the application form, model contracts, general approval and information relating to connection contracts.

Update and changes to Railway Safety Regulations 1999 guidance on Mark 1 type rolling stock and hinged door rolling stock.

The Railways Act 2005 sets out statutory procedures concerning proposals for the closure of passenger services, passenger networks and stations.

Our responses to the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) in relation to their recommendations published in 2014.

Rail timetable changes take place twice a year, usually in May and December. New timetables must be published 12 weeks in advance.