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Guidance on managing and using bed rails safely.
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is the independent safety and economic regulator for Britain’s railways and monitor of National Highways. It is responsible for ensuring that railway operators comply with health and safety law. It regulates Network Rail’s...
From 31 December 2024, EU certification for rail interoperability constituents and subsystems will no longer be recognised in Great Britain. From 30 June 2023, EU certification for entities in charge of maintenance for domestic freight wagons will no longer be...
Check the tariff classification for a modular article with sound absorbing and sound insulating properties.
We are an independent rail industry body that supports our members and stakeholders in delivering a safer, more efficient and sustainable rail system.
Community rail involves local people and organisations working in partnership to improve their local railways.
The Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) is the independent safety and economic regulator for Britain’s railways. It is responsible for ensuring that railway operators comply with health and safety law. It regulates Network Rail’s activities and funding requirements, regulates access...
Rail interoperability and standards documentation and information.
Answers to frequently asked questions on Approved Document O, which sets standards for reducing overheating risk in new residential buildings.
An overview of the changes made to the Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2011 that came into force on 1 January 2021.
How local authorities can use guardrails to stop pedestrians crossing roads at inappropriate places or accidentally walking into roads.
Advice on the fitting of safety railings on heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) with links to the regulations.
Network Rail owns, operates, maintains and develops Britain’s railway. Network Rail is responsible for ensuring that the railway is safe and reliable. Network Rail is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Transport .
Guide to rail statistics, accompanying notes and definitions and additional sources reporting on the rail industry.
An overview of the changes made to the Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations 2006 (ROGS) that came into force on 1 January 2021.
Guidance on UK domestic and cross-border rail operations.
The root and branch review of Britain’s railway, independently chaired by Keith Williams.
Travel and passenger rights and the measures in place to minimise disruption.
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