The purpose of this study was, through the use of interviews, case studies, and a reference group meeting to describe and analyse the implementation process of new and revised regulations. This applies to both road and track in their administrative and operational activities within the Swedish Transport Administration and their contractors. The aim was also to analyse the effects the new and revised regulations had on roles and responsibilities but also their own and others' safety. For work on the road, new rules and regulations were established, which became effective as of 1st of January 2013. With regard to rail, a number of measures were implemented in 2011 to improve safety that included changed rules for work on and beside the tracks. The results showed that in general the attitudes towards the new/revised regulations were positive since it offered greater flexibility than before. This meant that it became easier to develop their own solutions. At the same time, the study shows that perhaps it is precisely this flexibility that has resulted in a lack of clarity in terms of roles and responsibilities including inadequate procedures, which in turn have had a negative effect on safety. In the report is a summary of the various shortcomings identified in this study followed by some recommendations, regarding the following areas: * Implementation and information; * From training requirements to competency requirements; * Ambiguity and lack of consistency; * Roles and responsibilities; * Safety and security; * Controls and penalties; * Differences between road and track; and * Recommendations. (Author/publisher)
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