Defining the Future of Standards

Keeping standards current

The rail industry exists in a constant state of flux. New technologies, greater digitisation, changes in industry structure, and shifts in the legal framework all have implications for the delivery and application of our standards.

Here’s what goes into our decision-making—and where you can get involved.

Standards and you

Rail Standards Consultations

Learn how your input can help us build a safer, more efficient railway.

Standards Consultation Portal

Get up to speed on using our Standards Consultation Portal to have your say.

Sign up to receive notifications on standards consultations

Ready to get involved? Get notified of our new standards consultations and dive in.

Governance and strategy

Rail Standards Strategy

Explore the direction of travel for standards and related activities.

Standards Annual Report

See how we produce standards, and check out our key achievements from the past year.

Standards groups and committees

Learn about the groups that deal with issues relating to standards.

Consultation about improved standards committee processes

Discover how we’re making sure our committees operate with clear governance.

Railway Standards Code and Standards Manual

Learn about these crucial documents that guide the governance and management arrangements for standards.

Digital Railway Assurance Steering Group

Learn about their work to promote good practice and review assurance activities.

Legislation post-EU exit

Applying our standards post-EU exit

Learn about the impacts on RSSB-managed and European standards post-EU exit.

EU exit FAQs

Get answers to frequently asked questions about railway standards following the UK’s exit from the EU.