Rail freight has increased by 50% since 1994, with a government target to increase by 80% within ten years, and now accounts for 12% of the total surface freight in the UK.

So, naturally there has also been an increase in the volume of dangerous goods by rail, the large bulk of which, as with road, being petroleum and other refinery products and miscellaneous chemicals in tank containers.

Transport by rail is governed in the UK by the Carriage of Dangerous Goods and use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2004 and it's Europe-wide counterpart; Reglement concernant le transport International ferroviare des merchandises Dangereuses (RID).

As with road, rail operations are also covered by the DGSA regulations that may be viewed by clicking HERE. However, though the regulations for road and rail are almost identical, DGSA's for rail must hold a certificate of training specific to RID.

Contact RoadSafe to see how we can assist you in your rail transport operations today. 

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