Means of communication
- Fit and maintain passenger emergency communication in fare‑paying vehicles Operator
UK Statutory Instrument
1997
United Kingdom
Railway Safety (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 1997
At a glance
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What's here
2 compliance obligations
Who this Act binds
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- Space Industry Regulations 2021 2021 75 duties
- Regulation (EU) 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on transmissible animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts in the area of animal health (‘Animal Health Law’) (Text with EEA relevance) 2016 66 duties
What this Act requires
Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.
Brakes
- Provide and maintain a suitable braking system for your vehicle or train Operator
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Interpretation
Unauthorised access
Measures to prevent collisions and derailments
Accidents to persons at work from moving vehicles
Exemptions
Defence
Transfer of functions from the Secretary of State to the Health and Safety Executive
Amendments to the Health and Safety (Enforcing Authority) Regulations 1989
Repeals and revocations
Official guidance
Authoritative sources published by regulators or government explaining this legislation.
- Mainline transport operators annual safety reports | Office of Rail and Road (opens in a new tab) from ORR Detailed Guidance
- Entities in charge of maintenance | Office of Rail and Road (opens in a new tab) from ORR Detailed Guidance
- Safety certificates and safety authorisations | Office of Rail and Road (opens in a new tab) from ORR Detailed Guidance
- ROGS | Office of Rail and Road (opens in a new tab) from ORR Detailed Guidance
- Railway Safety (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 1997 | Office of Rail and Road (opens in a new tab) from ORR Detailed Guidance
- Register of Authorised Types of railway Vehicles | Office of Rail and Road (opens in a new tab) from ORR Detailed Guidance
- Interoperability authorisations | Office of Rail and Road (opens in a new tab) from ORR Detailed Guidance
- Interoperability: common framework for new vehicles and infrastructure | Office of Rail and Road (opens in a new tab) from ORR Detailed Guidance
- Health and safety laws | Office of Rail and Road (opens in a new tab) from ORR Detailed Guidance
Enforcement and responsible bodies
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Office of Rail and Road
Independent safety and economic regulator for Britain's railways. Regulates health and safety for the mainline rail network, London Underground, light rail, trams, …
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