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Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2011: 2021 review

Post-implementation review to gather views on the effectiveness of the interoperability regulations, to help inform any future proposals for change.

Last fetched 03 May 2026 · gov.uk
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Review into the effectiveness of The Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2011 (RIR 2011).

The RIR 2011 provides for the UK regulatory framework for rail technical standards for:

  • infrastructure
  • rolling stock trains

The responses will inform the required post-implementation review (PIR) and may include future recommend practices.

A PIR is a statutory obligation to assess the effectiveness of the regulations every 5 years.

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