ORR outlines initiatives to cut level crossing accidents

ORR commended Network Rail level crossing safety campaign work

ORR commended Network Rail level crossing safety campaign work

The Office of Rail Regulation today outlined a series of initiatives aimed at reducing the risks of accidents at level crossings.

Level crossing misuse poses a safety risk to those travelling by rail, road and foot. ORR is also clear that safety at level crossings needs to be continuously improved. To help the rail industry best mitigate risks, the regulator has set out its short, medium and long-term work, including:

Continued support of the Law Commissions’ work to update level...