Rail Safety and Standards Board

Derailment caused by train hitting piece of rail left on track

A passenger train derailed near Walton-on-Thames in Surrey after striking a section of redundant rail left on the track, according to a report released today by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB).

RAIB releases report into passenger train derailment after striking fallen trees

A passenger train derailed after striking two trees that had fallen onto the tracks near Roudham Heath, Norfolk, according to a report released by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB).

Trespass on the railway… and the challenging consequences

PHILIP HAIGH looks at how the railway is working to cut delays, by reducing the number of incidents when trains have to be halted because of railway trespass

RSSB backs calls for lowering age for train drivers

A new study by the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has recommended lowering the minimum age requirement for train drivers from 20 to 18.

New online tool aims to simplify rail route planning

The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has launched a free online tool designed to revolutionise route planning for the British rail industry.

A safer and a better railway

In an extract from his speech at the Rail 100 Breakfast Club in January, Rail Safety and Standards Board Chief Operating Officer Johnny Schute outlines the path of standards needed to future-proof our railways

RSSB launches five-year health and safety strategy to combat industry issues

A new health and safety policy has been issued by the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB).

RSSB’s six new strategies for a smarter, more resilient railway

Rail Safety and Standards Board’s chief operating officer Johnny Schute OBE, outlines the path of standards needed to future-proof our railways.

A RAIL Webinar - Creating a Better Railway - Episode Two

Episode Two: Placemaking and rail’s role as a social and economic drive

Fares and ticketing launches RAIL’s new webinar series

RAIL is launching a new three-part series, commencing on October 25.

RSSB reveals effect of pandemic on front-line staff

The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has called for better targeting of support for rail workers needing help with mental health issues.

Keep pace with change… then get ahead of the curve

RAIL's webinar, which was the fourth in RAIL’s Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail series, focused on Accelerating innovation and modernisation.

RSSB research exposes poor air quality on diesel trains

Air quality levels on some diesel trains are up to 13 times worse than standing beside a busy road in central London.

French to favour rail over short-haul flights

UK should follow France's example and restrict short-haul flights - RSSB

RSSB to co-ordinate industry sustainability objective

Strategy, likely to be known as sustainable rail, will be co-created with (and for) the industry and will set common overall objectives for rail.

1-in-11,000 chance of contracting COVID-19 on trains

RSSB research estimates the risk of infection per passenger journey to be 1-in-11,000 journeys

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Shaping RSSB’s mission

JOHNNY SCHUTE OBE sets out his mission to PAUL STEPHEN… to transform RSSB into a more customer-focused business

Industry urged to decide on alternative technology

"We need to actually get on with alternatives where we are not going to electrify" - RSSB

RSSB defines comfort targets for train seats

Not one of seven seats tested by RSSB met comfort target says report

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