Government

The Department for Transport (DfT) has overall responsibility for transport including rail. It sets strategy and funding for the railways.

Responsibility for funding and specification in Scotland is devolved to Scottish Ministers; some responsibilities are also devolved to the Welsh Assembly Government. 

The Secretary of State for Transport, on behalf of government, appoints members of our Board of directors. Devolved powers enable Scotland and Wales to have their own bodies to look after transport (including rail) issues.

Department for Transport

The government department with overall responsibility for transport, including rail.

Health and Safety Executive

The body responsible for ensuring risks to health and safety generally from work activity are properly controlled.

Transport Scotland

The body with responsibilities for transport in Scotland.

Welsh Assembly Government

The body with responsibilities for transport in Wales.

Department of Regional Development, Northern Ireland

The body with responsibilities for transport strategy in Northern Ireland.

Passenger transport executives

Bodies with responsibilities for transport services in the city regions.

The European Railway Agency

The body with responsibility for European railway transport issues.