ORR confirms green light for Elizabeth line opening
May 13, 2022
London’s Elizabeth line has received its final authorisations of its trains, stations, and infrastructure from the rail regulator ahead of its opening on Tuesday 24 May. Read More
RAIB to investigate after track worker struck by train
May 4, 2022
RAIB has opened an investigation after track worker was struck by a train near Chalfont & Latimer station, Buckinghamshire. Read More
Light Rail Safety and Standards Board is ‘adding value to the light rail and tramway sector’, according to ORR review
April 7, 2022
The ORR has published a review which outlines how the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) is adding value to the light rail and tramway sector. Read More
Croydon tram crash: ORR opens prosecutions against driver
March 24, 2022
The ORR has opened prosecutions against the driver of the Croydon tram which crashed, killing seven people, in November 2016. Read More
Train driver struck and fatally injured
March 11, 2022
A train driver has been struck and killed by a passing train, after leaving his cab when waiting in a siding. Read More
RAIB to conduct preliminary inspection after passenger is trapped in doors and “dragged” along platform at north-London station
February 4, 2022
The RAIB have issued an investigation after a woman was “dragged” along a platform after getting her hand stuck in a London Overground train. Read More
Amey Rail fined £600,000 for health and safety failings
November 19, 2021
A rail infrastructure and engineering company carrying out modifications to the track layout during the reconstruction of Market Harborough station has been fined £600,000 for health and safety breaches. Read More
RAIB opens investigation into Salisbury Tunnel Junction collision
November 4, 2021
Rail Accident Investigation Branch investigation will seek to identify the sequence of events which led to Salisbury Tunnel Junction collision. Read More
Managing asbestos on the railway
October 25, 2021
SCOOTEC takes a look at the use and presence of asbestos containing materials (ACMs) in the rail network, both within buildings, rolling stock (trains) and rail infrastructure. Read More
ORR annual rail safety statistics released
October 23, 2021
Annual statistics, including accidents to passengers, workforce, and members of the public have been released. Read More
