Rail Safety 2021

Improving safety throughout the network - learning from incidents and strengthening safety culture

Tuesday 4 May 2021 | Virtual Event

COVID-19 and recent rail incidents have raised serious questions about rail safety and existing safety standards. Attend this virtual event to learn from recent incidents and understand how key findings can be applied to improve safety throughout the network. You will hear the latest safety standards, insight on future regulations and understand how to create an improved culture of safety.

Join senior rail leaders to hear essential updates including the latest strategies for mitigating the impact of extreme weather events, recommendations for reducing the risk of derailments and how to improve safety on worksites, open infrastructure sidings and depots.

You will hear practical solutions to some of the most pertinent issues facing the industry including how to support the mental health and wellbeing of the rail workforce.

You can still register to watch all of the content back on demand.

Highlights of attending

Hear updates from the RSSB and ORR on new safety standards and systems
Understand COVID-19’s impact on safety standards and key lessons learnt from maintaining workforce and passenger safety during the crisis
Explore Network Rail’s response to the passenger train derailment near Carmont and the RAIB’s investigation into the Margam tragedy
Receive practical guidance on how to better manage risk on worksites, open infrastructure sidings and depots from Govia Thameslink Railway
Learn how to identify and overcome obstacles to create a culture of safety and improve management assurance processes
Join experts from Hitachi Rail and MTR Elizabeth line in a live discussion about engaging and empowering your workforce