Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. 1 modified (17.10.2005 for specified purposes, 31.1.2006 for specified purposes) by Railways (Accident Investigation and Reporting) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/1992), regs. 1(2), 3(3), 3(2)(3)(4)
(1)The Secretary of State shall appoint persons as inspectors of rail accidents.
(2)The Secretary of State shall appoint one of the inspectors as the Chief Inspector of Rail Accidents.
(3)The inspectors appointed under this section may be referred to as the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (being a branch of the department of the Secretary of State who appoints them).
(4)An inspector of rail accidents shall carry out such of the functions of the Rail Accident Investigation Branch as may be assigned to him by the Chief Inspector of Rail Accidents.
Commencement Information
I1S. 3 in force at 17.10.2005 by S.I. 2005/1991, art. 2(1)(2)(iii)
In exercising their functions the Rail Accident Investigation Branch shall, wherever relevant, aim—
(a)to improve the safety of railways, and
(b)to prevent railway accidents and railway incidents.
Commencement Information
I2S. 4 in force at 17.10.2005 by S.I. 2005/1991, art. 2(1)(2)(iv)
The Chief Inspector of Rail Accidents may arrange for the Rail Accident Investigation Branch to assist any person; in particular, assistance—
(a)may be provided with or without charge;
(b)may be provided inside or outside the United Kingdom.
Commencement Information
I3S. 5 in force at 17.10.2005 by S.I. 2005/1991, art. 2(1)(2)(v)
(1)The Secretary of State shall make regulations requiring the Chief Inspector of Rail Accidents to produce once in each calendar year a report in connection with the activities of the Rail Accident Investigation Branch.
(2)Regulations under subsection (1) may, in particular, make provision about—
(a)timing of reports;
(b)content of reports;
(c)publication and other treatment of reports.
Commencement Information
I4S. 6 in force at 17.10.2005 by S.I. 2005/1991, art. 2(1)(2)(vi)