About Us

Introduction

Through research, standards, analysis and insight, the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) drives improvements in health and wellbeing, and in delivering a safer, more efficient and sustainable rail system.

We work in close collaborative partnership with our members to ensure that all areas of operation are as safe and efficient as possible.

Our vision

A better, safer railway.

Our mission

Through research, standards and analysis we help our members deliver a better, safer railway.

Our values

- Trusted

- Innovative

- Customer-Focused

- Knowledgeable

Our primary objectives

We have six strategic business areas to support rail organisations with the wider challenges and changes facing the industry:

Safer Rail

We lower the risk from accidents and incidents on and around the railway for passengers, workers, and the public. Our work to analyse how human and technical risk factors combine helps the industry build safety into everything it does and every decision it makes.

Healthier Rail

We help the rail industry look after its number-one asset—its people. Our research, resources and advice help create the right environment for employees to be well in body and mind. By making the railway a better place to work, we help it perform at its best.

Harmonised Rail

We bring the industry together to help its many moving parts function as one. The standards we develop with the industry define today's railway and enable tomorrow's. They frame choices, lower risks and costs, and help organisations plan with confidence.

Efficient Rail

We get to the heart of operational challenges to make the railway more reliable. We gather and analyse data to help the industry understand how to make the biggest strides towards an efficient railway. And that means better value for passengers, freight companies, and taxpayers.

Innovative Rail

Our research, insight and support help our members see opportunities for new ways of working to make a difference. And that helps them make smart investment decisions. Our research keeps the railway evolving and improving by signposting the best routes to modernisation.

Sustainable Rail

We bring the industry together to place rail at the heart of a green economy. To build a coherent industry-wide approach to reduce harmful emissions and improve quality of life for people. We will continue to promote the crucial part rail will play in tomorrow’s sustainable transport network.