Our role is to help the rail industry continually improve its health and safety performance to reduce risk to employees, passengers and the public at large. We do this through developing standards, providing analysis and insight, and carrying out research.
RSSB is the GB rail industry’s independent voice on safety and standards. Since 2003 RSSB has dedicated itself, in collaboration with industry, to improving the safety, efficiency and sustainability of Britain’s railway.
All parts of the industry recognise the strength of the research, standards and analysis that we provide. Work that continually helps the industry to become safer, more efficient and more sustainable for everyone.
Our technical experts work closely with our members and affiliates to ensure we understand their priorities and challenges, so we can continually adapt and enhance our offer.
We remain committed to that goal at a critical time for the rail industry. We will continue to work closely with the industry, and provide support to our members and affiliates around the future changes to the industry.
Safer RailWe lower the risk from accidents and incidents on and around the railway for passengers, workers, and the public. Our work to analyse how human and technical risk factors combined helps the industry build safety into everything it does and every decision it makes. Healthier Rail We help the rail industry look after its number-one asset—its people. Our research, resources and advice help create the right environment for employees to be well in body and mind. By making the railway a better place to work, we help it perform at its best.
Harmonised Rail We bring the industry together to help its many moving parts function as one. The standards we develop with the industry define today's railway and enable tomorrow's. They frame choices, lower risks and costs, and help organisations plan with confidence.
Efficient Rail We get to the heart of operational challenges to make the railway more reliable. We gather and analyse data to help the industry understand how to make the biggest strides towards an efficient railway. And that means better value for passengers, freight companies, and taxpayers.
Future Rail Our research, insight and support help our members see opportunities for new ways of working to make a difference. And that helps them make smart investment decisions. Our research keeps the railway evolving and improving by signposting the best routes to modernisation.
Sustainable Rail We bring the industry together to place rail at the heart of a green economy. To build a coherent industry-wide approach to reduce harmful emissions and improve quality of life for people. We will continue to promote the crucial part rail will play in tomorrow’s sustainable transport network.