Press Releases

The Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC) and the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) reaffirms the rail industry’s commitment to ensure that Britain’s passenger railway remains the most environmentally-friendly form of mechanised transport, and fully appreciates the challenge of sustainable development.

Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has announced the appointment of Anson Jack to the position of Head of European Affairs.

Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has announced the appointment of Anson Jack to the position of Head of European Affairs.

Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) extends its sympathy to the families and friends of those who died and those who have been injured in the accident at Pools level crossing this morning.

Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has today rejected the proposal from GNER to make a change to the Rule Book in relation to the role of the guard.

Safety on the national rail network improved by 9% in 2002/03 according to the latest Annual Safety Performance Report, published by the Rail Safety and Standards Board today. However, progress must be seen against the backdrop of the tragic accident at Potters Bar where seven people lost their lives and over 70 were injured. This catastrophic event illustrates why the rail industry cannot become complacent and must continue to commit energy and resources to safety improvements.

The Strategic Rail Authority and the Rail Safety & Standards Board (formerly Railway Safety) today confirmed, in an annual report, that planning and development for UK application of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) was on schedule. The expert report also confirms a plan for the testing and development of the system is in place.

The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has today received a proposal from GNER to make a change to the Rule Book in relation to the role of the guard. The original proposal from GNER, received on 6 February 2003, lacked a complete safety justification and the risk assessments necessary for us to take this forward at that time.

The Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited (RSSB), which is a not-for profit company owned by the railway industry, has today been established.