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Hello and welcome to the September newsletter Shortly after our last newsletter, and our annual Year in Rail event in July, our focus shifted to highways with the publication of both our Annual Assessment and also our investigation into National Highways compliance with its licence and delivery of RIS2. Our Annual Assessment considers how National Highways has progressed over the twelve months to

Fatigue at work is a pervasive issue responsible for rail accidents, including the tragedy at Clapham Junction in 1988.

In ORR's latest Annual Rail Health and Safety report, Richard Hines, the new HM Chief Inspector of Railways, says the industry cannot afford to be complacent when faced with the effects of climate change, an increased reliance on maintaining existing infrastructure rather than replacement, and a period of significant change through reform.

Rail industry plans for dealing with stranded trains require greater focus on the safety, welfare and customer experience of the passengers involved, including those with disabilities and additional needs, say the Office of Rail and Road and Transport Focus.

The benefits to road users from the second road investment strategy (RIS2, running from 2020 – 2025) for England’s strategic road network risk not being delivered in full, regulator the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) warned today.

The rail industry must change the way it works together so it is better able to meet the challenges of climate change and deliver the safe, punctual and reliable railway that passengers and freight expect and deserve. So emphasised John Larkinson, Office of Rail and Road chief executive, addressing members of the industry today.