About RSSB

RSSB: Building a safer, smarter railway.

The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) is the independent safety, standards, and research body for Great Britain's railways.

We work to improve safety, efficiency, customer satisfaction, and sustainability across the evolving rail network. Our focus includes reducing industry costs and supporting freight growth.

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Explore RSSB

Learn about RSSB and the work we do to improve safety, efficiency and sustainability.

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Meet the dedicated individuals guiding RSSB's work.

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Explore our work on standards, wellbeing, sustainability, infrastructure, rolling stock, customer satisfaction, performance, and safety.

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RSSB's annual financial statements are published each year in accordance with the Articles and the Companies Act.

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Read our policies and statements to learn more about how we work and the standards we hold ourselves to.

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Discover our history, leadership, and how we collaborate with members to drive positive change.

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Our Work

Learn about the work we plan to deliver to help our members navigate the challenges in the year ahead.

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Stay updated on our work through blogs, podcasts, videos, case studies, and Horizon magazine.

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Get Involved

Get in touch with us for more information.

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Cross-industry groups and committees provide governance for industry decisions and activities in many areas of business improvement.

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Careers and Procurement

Shape the future of rail. At RSSB, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the rail industry.

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If you’d like to supply RSSB, learn about our procurement process—including our expectations, thresholds, and opportunities—here

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How we help rail’s finances go further

Participation and collaboration
First Class Return on Investment
Future direction

Governing Framework

Constitution Agreement

Our formal arrangements for working are set out in the Constitution Agreement, which regulates the operation and management of RSSB.

The Constitution Agreement and Articles of Association were approved at an Extraordinary General Meeting on 8 February 2018, which took effect on 1 April 2018.

On 14 May 2021, a revised version of RSSB’s Constitution Agreement was approved at the Extraordinary General Meeting and would be effective from 1 April 2021.
Member Charter

Our Member Charter sets out how we wish our relationship to work with you.

How we can help your organisation

Whether you are based in the UK or overseas we have the services and expertise to support your growth.

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Customer Portal

https://customer-portal.rssb.co.uk