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Standards

A stronger more efficient railway

Standards describe a common way of working for all railway undertakings in areas where they apply.

Agreed by the industry and maintained by RSSB, standards help make the railways safer, more efficient, and more sustainable.

Your key standards resources

Standards Catalogue
Explore all our standards documentation, including Rule Book modules, guidance notes, and more.
Latest Updates to Standards
View the details of all our quarterly standards updates.
Rule Book App
Get 24/7 access to our comprehensive Rule Book at your fingertips.
Rail Standards Consultations
Learn how your input can help ensure a safer, more efficient, and sustainable railway. Find FAQs, watch our video, and get involved today.
Standards Self-Assessments
Gain a better understanding of standards with our handy tests.

Watch our video

See how easy it is to find the standards you need. Watch our video on using the Standards Catalogue.

Using and managing standards

Types of standards and how they work
Learn about Rail Industry Standards, NTSNs, National Safety Rules, and more.
Using standards
Find and stay on top of changes to standards, rules, and best practice.
Where do we use standards?
Explore the seven areas in which we apply our standards.

Standards development and governance

Railway Standards Code and Standards Manual
Learn about these crucial documents that guide the governance and management arrangements for standards.
Rail Standards Strategy
Explore the direction of travel for standards and related activities.
Defining the future of standards
See how we keep our standards relevant and effective in the developing railway.
Industry Standards Coordination Committee
Learn about this senior stakeholder group, which deals with issues relating to standards.
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