On 8 May 2024 the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) published guidance which explains the application of The Railway Safety Regulations 1999 (RSR99) to train protection systems.
Read the full outcome on ORRs website.
The Office of Rail and Road published responses to this consultation on 8 July 2024.
The draft guidance is intended to help interpret the Railway Safety Regulations 1999 and other legal requirements relevant to train protection systems. It aims to reflect the current technology and safety expectations around modern technologies that underpin train protection on Great Britains railways and metro systems.
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) welcomes feedback on the content of the guidance and views on how helpful it will be as an aid to manage the migration to modern signalling systems.
The guidance provides a resource for anyone involved in the design, management and operation of train protection systems, including train operators and infrastructure managers.
Read more on ORRs website.