Red Tape Challenge
Maritime and rail themes
| Publisher: | Department for Transport |
| Status: | Closed |
| Type: | Cross-government consultation |
| Published date: | 10 November 2011 |
| Closing date: | 15 December 2011 |
| Mode/topic: | Rail, Shipping |
The maritime and rail transportation systems are a key part of the UK’s transport network. Effective regulation is required to allow maritime and rail transport to operate to their full potential.
This Red Tape Challenge theme will look at over 400 regulations in the maritime and rail sector, and covers a broad range of rules – from those concerning fares and licensing in the rail industry, through to those aimed at protecting the marine environment.
See what the sector champions are saying about the Red Tape Challenge.
Maritime
The Maritime Red Tape Challenge includes over 200 international and domestic regulations relating to the maritime sector to ensure that the UK’s shipping, ports and waterways are operated in an efficient, safe, secure and sustainable manner.
Rail
The Rail Red Tape Challenge includes almost 200 international, European and domestic regulations relating to the rail sector which ensure that rail services can be provided efficiently, effectively and affordably.
