European Union Agency for Railways

Anthony Byrne

Principal Inspector, Head of Approvals & Authorisations

Commission for Railway Regulation

Biography

I am chartered Civil Engineer by profession latterly completing a master’s degree in human factors in 2020. I have 20+ years rail experience in the UK and Ireland. My current position involves leading and directing the Conformity Assessment and Authorisations Unit of the CRR with responsibility for the assessment of SMSs, Fixed Installations and Vehicle Authorisations.

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