The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has published its annual report covering the period 1 January to 31 December 2024.

The report summarises operational and investigative activity undertaken by the Branch during the year. It also highlights six themes which have run through the Branch’s work during 2024. These are: track worker safety, platform safety, asset integrity, safety of the line after engineering work, safe operation of plant in possessions and the management of trees.

2024 operational activity

During 2024, 431 notifications were received by the RAIB, from which 56 events were identified as requiring a preliminary examination to determine the most appropriate response. From these preliminary examinations 11 full investigations, 12 safety digests and eight industry investigation reviews were started.  

During 2024, RAIB published 13 full investigation reports, 10 safety digests, three letters to coroners and issued one notice of urgent safety advice. RAIB made 41 safety recommendations to 41 different organisations across the rail industry including infrastructure owners, train operators, manufacturers, and other authorities.

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