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Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003

Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003

2003 CHAPTER 20

The Act

Part 1 - Investigation of Railway Accidents

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Section 5: Assistance to others

27.Section 5 will permit the Chief Inspector of Rail Accidents to arrange for the RAIB to provide its services to third parties. This might include, for example, assisting the accident investigation body of another country, particularly if there might be safety lessons for the UK railway. The Chief Inspector may charge for the RAIB’s services if he or she considers it appropriate.

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