Railways in Britain remain among the safest in Europe, according to the annual safety report by the Office of Rail Regulation. Potential high risk train accidents on the mainline railway showed a significant reduction, from 42 in 2009/10 to 18 in 2010/11 - a record low. The report also says 2010/11 saw the lowest number of collisions (five) between trains and vehicles at level crossings in recent years. Workforce safety continues to improve on both the mainline and London Underground networks - despite increased reporting rates of minor injuries by Network Rail following the regulator's intervention last year. During 2010/11 the ORR issued 48 enforcement notices and completed eight prosecutions. These were brought against Serco after a member of the public was struck and killed by a Docklands Light Railway train 6777; Network Rail (two) after a member of the public was killed at a level crossing and for inadequately maintained fencing at Whisby nature park; London...

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Source: Transport Briefing