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21.—(1) If the ORR considers that a train driver is a serious threat to the safety of the railways it must immediately take any necessary action.
(2) For the purpose of paragraph (1) any necessary action may include—
(a)requesting the railway undertaking or infrastructure manager to stop any train being driven by the driver;
(b)suspending or withdrawing the driver’s train driving licence, if issued by the ORR; or
(c)prohibiting the driver from driving a train in Great Britain.
(3) If the ORR takes any action under this regulation it must inform the Commission, the other safety authorities, the Department for Regional Development and the Intergovernmental Commission.
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