Issue 12 | April 2024

Click to read Horizon | Issue 12 | April 2024



Ready to achieve world-leading excellence in health, safety, and affordability? Launched in April 2024, the Rail Health and Safety Strategy sets a clear course for this ambitious vision. In this issue, Ann Mills, RSSB's Deputy Director System Safety & Health, delves into this industry-driven five-year plan. Learn how collaboration, sharing good quality data, commitment, and decisive action will turn this vision into reality. We also explore how the System Safety Risk Group contributes to this vision through their focus on key risk areas. 

This month’s interviews 

In conversation with Mike Brown CBE MVO, Chair of RSSB's Board, we discussed rail reform, industrial relations, and our key priorities in the coming year. Additionally, Jenny Saunders, GTR's Customer Services Director, shared valuable insights on the importance of listening and learning to create happier customers and a more prosperous industry. 

2024 plans

Meanwhile, RSSB's Director of Business Management, Helen Costello, outlines our plans to tackle industry challenges head-on. Complimenting this, RSSB's Executive Committee discuss our plans for the year ahead in this month’s podcast

2023 successes 

We also revisit 2023 successes, our Standards Annual Report highlights key achievements, including £50 million saved for industry. Plus an update on NTSNs.