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, […]
Category: Safety
Drones used during school holiday trespassing crackdown in the North East
Drones are being used to protect young people who put their lives at risk on the railway during the school holidays, as part of a crackdown on trespassing in the North East. Northern, Network Rail and British Transport Police (BTP) have been working together to keep people off the tracks on the Durham Coast Line […]
Near-£1 million investment to modernise vital Lincolnshire level crossings
Crucial renewal work planned to take place at four key level crossings in Lincolnshire, investing nearly £1 million to improve safety and reliability for road and rail users. Motorists are advised to leave more time for journeys while Network Rail teams work around the clock to carry out essential improvements at Holton le Moor, Brigg, […]
CCTV shows distracted Brits risking it all at pedestrian level crossings
Network Rail has released shocking CCTV footage showing the danger of pedestrian distractions at level crossings. The montage footage highlights the potential risks of losing focus near a railway line, from a teenager stood in the middle of a level crossing gazing at their mobile phone, to a pram-pushing couple failing to observe safety barrier […]
Industry sets out safety commitments to women and girls
A new survey of over 2,000 passengers, commissioned by Rail Delivery Group and carried out by 72point, reveals that for 9 in 10 people believe sexual harassment and violence against women and girls (VAWG) is an important societal issue. The overwhelming majority (87%) believe that more needs to be done to prevent and address these […]
Industry sets out safety commitments to women and girls
A new survey of over 2,000 passengers, commissioned by Rail Delivery Group and carried out by 72point, reveals that for 9 in 10 people believe sexual harassment and violence against women and girls (VAWG) is an important societal issue. The overwhelming majority (87%) believe that more needs to be done to prevent and address these […]