The train industry is growing rapidly as people and goods are transported further afield. Due to the volume of train traffic safety on the rails has increased as there has been a greater demand for high quality rail services.

Railway contractors have had their jobs made easier by the introduction of new safety tools and precautions such as railway safety kits, better access to stations and upgraded design of both trains and tracks. Advances in construction have also added to the safety of modern railways.

Developing the fabrication and safety system in place during railway construction has helped to ensure that rail workers and passengers are kept safe. Signals are an essential part of keeping the tracks safe. Accurate computerised signal kits are installed in all stations to ensure that safety is maintained. The efficiency of signals is constantly monitored and upgraded to ensure the best possible service.

Railways can be very dangerous places, particularly as a workplace. Workers who perform maintenance and repairs are working at high risk and are exposed to the possibility of injury and even death. This is why all track maintenance and repair must be carried out and planned extremely carefully.

Construction workers on railway sites must be very carefully monitored. All contingencies must be planned for and safety precautions and action plans if the worst should happen must be in place.

Climbing systems play a major role in repair works which involves the use of ladders. All construction and maintenance staff should be fully trained to certificate level and should ensure that they are wearing all the correct safety equipment such as hard hats, reflective clothing and steel capped boots. Staff should also be aware of all safety procedures and what to do should there be an accident.

The safety of any contractors is incredibly important and should be the foremost consideration of rail network owners. In addition network owners must be aware of their legal obligations with regards to track maintenance and the qualifications and level of knowledge that anyone working on the tracks should have. If these laws are not complied with it could lead to legal action.

The security and safety of passengers and goods should be the foremost consideration of any rail company in order to prevent accidents such as derailment. Railway owners are obligated to ensure that their passengers are being kept safe and maintenance engineers carry out regular checks on railway tracks, sleepers, signalling equipment, station entrances and exits and the trains themselves.