Date: 11/03/2016

The colour of trains front ends will now be set by companies instead of the compulsory yellow, following train safety changes from the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB). The changes, implemented last week, mean that companies owning and operating trains are responsible for ensuring that they are sufficiently visible and conducting a risk assessment involving all affected parties before new colours are implemented. [From Richard Buckby]

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Train front ends can be different colours following RSSB safety rule change

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It's safe for companies to change the colour of trains' front ends.