Explanatory note

These Regulations amend the Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2011 which set out the framework for the assessment and authorisation of rail projects, to avoid deficiencies arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union. These Regulations also make consequential amendments to the Rail Vehicle Accessibility (Non-interoperable Rail System) Regulations 2010, and the Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations 2006 which are required as a consequence of the changes to the Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2011.

An impact assessment has been produced for these Regulations and is available at www.legislation.gov.uk.

The NTSNs and a list of the NTRs applying in the United Kingdom can be found here www.gov.uk/government/publications/rail-interoperability. Hard copies of the NTSNs, and the list of the NTRs applying in the UK are available on request from the Department for Transport, Interoperability Team, Zone 4/26, Great Minster House, London, SW1P 4DR or by emailing [email protected].

An Explanatory Memorandum is published alongside the instrument on www.legislation.gov.uk .