# Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003, Section 4: General aims


In exercising their functions the Rail Accident Investigation Branch shall, wherever relevant, aim—
(a) to improve the safety of railways, and
(b) to prevent railway accidents and railway incidents.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/20/section/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/railways-and-transport-safety-act-2003/section-4
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