Publications

Railway licences for companies listed S - Z.

Railway licences for companies listed A – E.

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).

Operators of railway assets must normally comply with conditions in their licences and the Statement of National Regulatory Provisions (SNRPs)

This section contains electronic versions of licences which are in force, listed by company.

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.

This section lists railway licence exemptions for companies A – D.

This page contains information on access and licensing on the Crossrail Central Operating Section.

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.

Railway licences for companies listed F – J.

This section lists railway licence exemptions for companies E – K.

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

Our role in handling recommendations from the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB).