Rail Standards Set for Shake Up as RSSB Names Professor Clive Roberts as ILG Chair Train on a track

The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has taken a decisive step in reshaping how rail standards are governed, announcing the appointment of...

jonathand@cogn… Mon, 01/12/2026 - 10:36
Chris Burchell to Lead RSSB as New Chair from January 2026 Chris Burchell

The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has confirmed the appointment of Chris Burchell as its new Chair, effective 1 January 2026. With three...

jonathand@cogn… Mon, 12/08/2025 - 12:51
Global Rail Expert Mick Rayner Joins RSSB Mick Rayner

The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has announced that Mick Rayner has been appointed to the RSSB Board as an Industry Non-Executive Director...

jonathand@cogn… Thu, 08/14/2025 - 09:26
RSSB employees recognised in King’s Birthday Honours list Viabhav Puri and Bridget Eickhoff

Two Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) employees, Bridget Eickhoff and Vaibhav Puri have been recognised for their outstanding contribution...

jonathand@cogn… Mon, 06/16/2025 - 09:24
New climate change projections for rail industry Climate Change graphic

The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has developed a standardised set of climate change scenarios for the rail industry, to enable a consistent...

jonathand@cogn… Fri, 01/31/2025 - 09:04
How the RSSB's New Time Standard is Transforming the Industry! Clock Image

The Rail Safety and Standards Board have set out requirements and guidance for the use, interpretation and formatting of time and date information...

jonathand@cogn… Thu, 01/16/2025 - 08:38
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RTM Issue 148

Keeping the North's flagship rail upgrade on track and on budget

Focusing on the latest developments, innovations, and policy impacts in the UK rail industry, with a particular emphasis on sustainability, infrastructure upgrades, and future technological advancements.

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