Rail professionals

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.

How we are informed when a serious incident occurs and how we work with other bodies in the railway to find out what has happened and why, and the range of our formal enforcement powers under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

An overview of railway licensing in Great Britain.

Our safety and economic functions are driven by legislation, and we are accountable to Parliament and the public.

We regulate access to station and light maintenance depots by approving new station and depot access agreements and approving amendments to existing station and depot access agreements.