Health and safety

Information is provided for employers and employees on health in the work place generally, specific health issues, healthy lifestyles and managing health risks

High-level guidance and general principles on assessing whether risks on Britain's railways have been reduced so far as is reasonably practicable.

This section includes guidance on station safety, station and train crowding and rail vehicle accessibility.

ORR has powers of investigation and enforcement to ensure that railway operators are controlling risks posed by infrastructure and railway vehicles.

Any mainline transport operator who holds a safety certificate or safety authorisation must send us an annual report on their safety performance.

This page contains an overview of the arrangements for controlling risks arising from the introduction of new or altered vehicles and infrastructure on non-mainline rail systems.

In cases where those with a duty to cooperate fail to reach an agreement it is expected that they will explore all avenues to resolve the dispute.

Information is provided here for employers and employees on health in the work place generally, specific health issues, healthy lifestyles and managing health risks.

Advice and guidance on occupational health matters for railway managers and employees.