Publications
The purpose of the RAIB's investigation is to improve the safety of railways, and to prevent further accidents and incidents from occurring.
Clear and timely publications are an essential part of the RAIB’s operation. The RAIB produces a number of publications, which can be found in this section.
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Current Investigations Register |
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A listing of the RAIB's current investigations, with brief reports on the initial findings from each accident or incident. >more |
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Investigation reports and bulletins |
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These documents are published on completion of the RAIB’s investigation. >more |
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Investigation reports by type of railway |
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These published reports are listed by type of railway. >more |
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Bulletins by type of railway |
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These bulletins are listed by type of railway. >more |
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Immediate cause database |
| A searchable database describing the immediate and causal factors associated with an incident. >more |
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Interim reports |
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Where appropriate, these reports are published whilst the investigation is still ongoing when there is benefit in making immediate information or progress known to others. >more |
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Discontinuation reports |
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When the Chief Inspector decides to discontinue an investigation conducted by the Branch a document stating the reasons for discontinuation will be published here. >more |
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Annual reports |
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This publication is produced in September each year and summarises and reviews the RAIB’s activities over the previous annual period. >more |


