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Rail Accident Investigation Branch

RAIB

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) independently investigates accidents to improve railway safety, and inform the industry and the public. RAIB works with the Department for Transport .

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) independently investigates accidents to improve railway safety, and inform the industry and the public. RAIB works with the Department for Transport .

Senior Staff

Andrew Hall
Chief Inspector of Rail Accidents

Latest Publications

Report 11/2026: Unsafe movement of locomotives being coupled on the Bluebell Railway
Press release
Interim report 01/2026: Collision between passenger trains near Elstow
Press release
RAIB has a new Chief Inspector
News story
Collision between a train and a van at Martin Lane user worked level crossing
News story
Near miss at Hopperton Old Station user worked crossing
News story
Safety digest 06/2026: Queens Park
Independent report