Health and safety law

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

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).

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.

This page provides guidance on ROGS safety certificates and safety authorisations, including how to apply, and useful links related to the application process.

ROGS safety certificates and authorisations issued by us for non-mainline operators.

Under Regulation 34A of The Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems Regulations 2006 (ROGS), the Secretary of State for Transport is required to review the regulations at least every five years and to publish the results in a Post Implementation Review (PIR).

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

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

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