Rail infrastructure

The rail infrastructure in the UK is complex and comprises of a number of different bodies with the aim of improving services for rail users.

Not only do we regulate the mainline rail, we are also the health and safety regulator for a number of other forms of transport that run on rail.

Mainline network

The overall picture of who owns and operates on the UK rail network.

Underground railways

What an underground system is and how we regulate it.

Light rail and tramways

What light rail and tram systems are and how we regulate them.

Minor and heritage rail

What heritage or minor railway is and how we regulate them.