Guidance

To help prioritise ours and the industry’s strategic focus we issue chapters, which we update as part of a rolling process, focused on the key risks from across the sector and based on incident data, risk trend analysis and the findings from our inspections, investigations and audits.

Only recognised doctors, psychologists and training and examination centres listed can carry out the examination or training and examination of train drivers.

This page sets out what rail systems are excluded from the mainline railway requirements of the Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations 2006 (as amended) (ROGS).

The regulatory requirements for managing safety on the railways, tramways and other guided transport systems. This page details who needs to comply and what they must do to meet minimum standards in Great Britain.

This work will support government plans to boost investment and drive economic growth across the UK.

We advise government on the development of future road investment strategies.

We are responsible for the collection, monitoring and publication of rail customer complaints.

Train and station operators are required by their operating licences to establish and comply with an Accessible Travel Policy (ATP) which must be approved by us.

This page provides guidance on ROGS safety certificates and safety authorisations, including how to apply, and useful links related to the application process.

This guidance sets out our approach to regulating track access.