Health and safety

Health and safety strategy and guidance

18 January 2022

Our health and safety regulatory strategy sets out our approach to regulating health and safety risks created and managed by Britain’s railways. t looks at how we drive continuous improvement, deliver cost effective and safe railway, to be amongst the safest in the world.

Step change in managing mental health

17 January 2022

Between April 2020 and March 2021, there were 253 fatalities as a result of suicide or suspected suicide on Britain’s railway.

Responses to RAIB reports 2011

8 December 2021

Our responses to the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) in relation to their recommendations published in 2011.

Responses to RAIB reports 2012

2 November 2021

Our responses to the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) in relation to their recommendations published in 2012.

Regulator publishes safety regulations guidance update

29 October 2021

The Office of Rail and Road has today (29 October) published updated guidance to key railway safety regulations following a review of how the guidelines work in practice for railway companies.

The Rail & Road Pod - Episode 8: Collaborating with heritage railways to promote safety

13 October 2021

On this, the second episode focusing on heritage railways, the Rail and Road Pod visits Aln Valley Railway in Northumberland to continue the discussion on how ORR and the heritage sector are collaborating to maximise safety.

Stakeholder survey for the second post-implementation review of The Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations 2006

6 October 2021

ORR undertook a stakeholder survey about the impact and effectiveness of The Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations 2006 (ROGS).

ORR’s Chief Inspector of Railways issues level crossing warning

30 September 2021

‘Be aware of your surroundings and use level crossings safely’ is the warning issued today by HM Chief Inspector of Railways following the release of rail safety statistics by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR).

ORR publishes interim report on Hitachi train cracks

9 September 2021

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) today reports in its interim review that Hitachi’s Class 800 and 385 series trains were affected by stress corrosion and fatigue cracks. These resulted in a significant number of Class 800 trains being withdrawn from service in May.

Pam Warren Report: Is safety really part of the rail industry’s DNA?

4 August 2021

ORR commissioned the Pam Warren Report: Is safety really part of the rail industry’s DNA? following the commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Ladbroke Grove Rail Incident in 1999.

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