A new report by the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) shows rail is still among the safest transport modes for passengers and goods. Amid economic challenges and industry changes, continued vigilance and focus on health and safety remain essential. RSSB launched the 2024-2025 Annual Health and Safety Report (AHSR) at its fifth annual Operations […]
Category: HSEQ
Wabtec to acquire Frauscher Sensor Technology Group
Wabtec Corporation has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Frauscher Sensor Technology Group GmbH (Frauscher), a global market leader in train detection, wayside object control solutions, and axle counting systems. The acquisition positions Wabtec for accelerated, profitable growth, and further strengthens the Company’s Digital Intelligence business by adding highly attractive […]
Oxfordshire level crossing closes following dangerous incidents
Wantage Road level crossing in Grove has been closed following a series of dangerous incidents. Shocking images show people putting themselves, passengers and railway staff in danger, as they stop to take selfies on the high-speed railway line. Accidental deaths on rail network rise by 26% compared to last year, prompting Network Rail and British […]
RSSB launches new free E-learning course on Taking Safe Decisions
The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has launched a new free e-learning course, Taking Safe Decisions. The course, developed with the support of the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), offers practical guidance on topics including: The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) recently identified inconsistencies within the rail industry in how decisions regarding […]
Railway safety campaign launches as accidental deaths hit five-year high
New hard-hitting safety films feature first responders sharing the devastating physical and emotional impacts of railway accidentsNetwork Rail and British Transport Police campaign targets unsafe behaviour around tracks and level crossings as the summer holidays approach. Powerful new safety films will be seen across Britain this summer as Network Rail and the British Transport Police […]
ROSCOs funding research to enhance rail safety and performance
Four of Britain’s rolling stock leasing companies (ROSCOs) are supporting cross-industry research projects led by the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB). These initiatives aim to enhance both the operational efficiency and safety performance for the entire rail industry.Working together, Angel Trains, Beacon Rail, Eversholt Rail, and Rock Rail have signed a Memorandum of Understanding […]
Trenitalia c2c equips all stations with life-saving defibrillators
Trenitalia c2c has fitted each of its 26 stations with life-saving, community-accessible defibrillators. The defibrillators have been installed at stations as part of a route-wide upgrade project, with the units accessible to both local communities and colleagues in case of emergency. Anybody can access and use the life-saving equipment at c2c stations, with the units […]
Speedy Hire partners with British Heart Foundation to provide CPR training
Tools and equipment hire services company Speedy Hire is taking action to save lives by empowering its colleagues with vital CPR training, in partnership with the British Heart Foundation (BHF). The initiative has seen over 2000 Speedy Hire colleagues upskill in CPR through the company’s training portal—equipping them with the knowledge to step in and […]
‘Truly shocking’ misuse leads to emergency closure of South Yorkshire level crossing
An emergency closure order has been granted for a level crossing in Barnsley following repeated incidents of dangerous misuse. Network Rail’s application relating to the Wilthorpe footpath crossing was approved by Barnsley Council yesterday (15 May). It follows “truly shocking” misuse – with 15 incidents recorded in the past eight weeks, including when youths and […]
RAIB publishes annual report for 2024
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has published its annual report covering the period 1 January to 31 December 2024. The report summarises operational and investigative activity undertaken by the Branch during the year. It also highlights six themes which have run through the Branch’s work during 2024. These are: track worker safety, platform safety, […]