HIDD-81
Response
Historic
AI-assessed
BR to equip signal boxes with direct lines and emergency dialling systems
Recommendation
BR shall complete its programme of equipping major signal boxes with direct lines to the appropriate electrical control and equipping other signal boxes with priority emergency dialling systems. Those direct lines and emergency dialling systems shall be logged and tested daily. The purpose of this programme shall be to ensure that: (i) the signalman is able to take full responsibility for ensuring that the area surrounding the accident site is electrically isolated; (ii) the action is confirmed to the signalman, the emergency services, and the BR officials at site; and (iii) the boundaries of isolation are similarly confirmed.
Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
No specific, publicly available evidence detailing the completion of a programme by BR (or its successor) to equip signal boxes with direct lines to electrical control or priority emergency dialling systems, including daily logging and testing, has been identified from the provided official sources. The general search results on gov.uk do not offer specific details related to this recommendation.
How was this assessed?
Assessed by gemini-2.5-flash on 18 Mar 2026
Checked data held on this site (government responses, progress updates, independent evidence)
External sources searched: www.gov.uk, www.legislation.gov.uk, hansard.parliament.uk
Jurisdiction
UK-wide
Response
Historic
Response
HistoricNo government response recorded.
Themes & Tags
Recommendation age
36.5 yrs
Last formal update
No formal updates