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 10/2026: Collision between a tram and two pedestrians at Staniforth Road
Press release
Discontinuation report 01/2026: Derailment of a tram at Piccadilly tram stop, Manchester
Press release
Collision between a train and a car at Hoghton level crossing
News story
Collision between two passenger trains near Elstow
News story
RAIB: Annual Report 2025 (published 2026)
Corporate report
Report 09/2026: Dangerous occurrence involving a portable access ramp at Norwood Junction station