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Reviews the operating structures of the railway in Great Britain, and makes key comparisons with rail sectors in other countries.
An overview of the changes made to the Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2011 that came into force on 1 January 2021.
Thousands of opportunities could open up for young people, securing the skills we need to improve our railways in the long term.
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.
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...
Rail interoperability and standards documentation and information.
Transport analysis guidance (TAG) provides information on the role of transport modelling and appraisal.
Evaluation and case studies from the first phase of our design code pilots.
Draft bill sets out blueprint for bringing track and train together under a new Great British Railways, leveraging private sector innovation to benefit customers.
Contract documents for passenger railway services in England and details of how to request contract information.
Proposes a specific risk management maturity model (RM3) topic set specifically for heritage railways.
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...
Passenger service contracts (PSCs) will replace rail passenger franchising.
Directly Operated Railways Limited (DOR) was the operator of East Coast Rail until it was re-franchised to Virgin Trains East Coast. DOR is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Transport .
Supporting the restoration of rail lines and the reopening of stations.
The root and branch review of Britain’s railway, independently chaired by Keith Williams.
Tools to assist with appraisal and modelling of transport.
When to use hydrological and hydraulic modelling as part of a flood risk assessment for a planning application, and the expected standards.
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