Health and safety law

Exclusions from mainline railway requirements

12 May 2026
This page sets out what rail systems are excluded from the mainline railway requirements of the Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations 2006 (as amended) (ROGS).

ROGS

27 April 2026
The regulatory requirements for managing safety on the railways, tramways and other guided transport systems. This page details who needs to comply and what they must do to meet minimum standards in Great Britain.

Mainline certificates

27 May 2025
ROGS safety certificates and authorisations issued by us for mainline operators.

EARR

22 May 2023
An overview of the Health and Safety (Enforcing Authority for Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems) Regulations 2006 (as amended) (EARR).

Railway Safety Regulations 1999

10 March 2023
Update and changes to Railway Safety Regulations 1999 guidance on Mark 1 type rolling stock and hinged door rolling stock.
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