Policy papers and consultations

Seeks views on primary legislative changes required to effect rail reform as set out in the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 26 February 2024

The draft Rail Reform Bill contains the primary legislative measures, which form a key part of delivering rail reform in Great Britain.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 20 February 2024

Seeks feedback on updated guidance. The guidance does not introduce any new policy positions.

• From: Office of Rail and Road
• Updated: 16 February 2024

Seeks feedback on draft train protection systems guidance. Aims to clarify legal obligations in relation to modern train protection systems.

• From: Office of Rail and Road
• Updated: 19 January 2024

The government’s plan to transform the railways in Great Britain.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 14 December 2023

Proposes a revised suite of signs for private level crossings on the railway to improve safety.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 20 October 2023

Asking for comments on the proposed guidance document on principles for managing level crossing safety which pertain to safe level crossing practices.

• From: Office of Rail and Road
• Updated: 8 August 2023

Seeks views on the Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations (RVAR) exemption request in respect of DLR.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 7 August 2023

Proposes a new suite of signs for private level crossings on the railway to improve safety.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 5 April 2023

The government’s plan for delivering and sequencing major rail investment in the North and Midlands.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 22 March 2022

Review of the effectiveness and experience of the 'Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations 2006' for future improvement.

• From: Department for Transport and 1 others
• Updated: 1 October 2021

Proposal to revise the of guidance on the application of the Railway Safety Regulations 1999 to Mark-1-type and hinged-door rolling stock.

• From: Office of Rail and Road
• Updated: 13 November 2020

Seeks views on updated guidance on the suspension and withdrawal of train driving licences.

• From: Office of Rail and Road
• Updated: 5 February 2020

Rail accessibility exemption for door closure warnings on Docklands Light Railway network.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 27 December 2019

Seeks views on a reviewed and revised risk management maturity model, used to assess a rail organisation's health and safety management systems.

• From: Office of Rail and Road
• Updated: 5 June 2019

Seeking views on a draft document ‘Goal-setting principles for railway safety’.

• From: Office of Rail and Road
• Updated: 26 September 2017

Seeking views on a review of the Rail Safety and Standards Board’s governance and function.

• From: Office of Rail and Road
• Updated: 29 November 2016

Seeks views on standardising the format of railway service providers' financial information, submitted to apportion the railway safety levy.

• From: Office of Rail and Road
• Updated: 30 June 2016

Post implementation review of the Railways and Other Guided Transport System safety regulations for their continued use.

• From: Office of Rail and Road
• Updated: 2 March 2016

Seeking comments on an exemption application concerning train protection arrangements for Crossrail services.

• From: Office of Rail and Road
• Updated: 2 September 2015