UK heritage steam railways react well to improving safety

[John Ashworth]

Heritage steam railways react well to improving safety, says regulator

The heritage rail sector has taken steps to improve across its railways and has now been praised by the Office of Rail and Road for how it has managed the re-opening of its railways since the coronavirus pandemic.

The regulator has said it supports the action by the Heritage Railway Association to develop a strategic approach to increasing its capabilities.

There have been significant improvements to its leadership, most visible in its approach to promoting ways to manage safety risk, says the ORR...