CCRS acts as principal Technical advisor to Central Government in all matters relating to Railway Safety.
Dispute resolution between Ministry of Railways & Commission of Railway Safety.
Introduction of new Rolling stock and increase in the speed of existing Rolling stock.
Administrative functions- promotion/posting, filling up vacancies, annual reports, publications
Examination of Railway Board’s proposals for amendments of General Rules, Rules for Opening of a Railway, Schedule of Dimensions etc. whenever so referred.
Condonation of infringement to IRSOD is case of rolling stock.
Functions of a CRS/CMRS
Authorization for opening of new Railway/Metro lines.
Investigation into Serious Railway Accidents.
Sanction for execution of Minor Works related with modifications.
Condonation of Infringements to Schedule of Dimensions, Sanction for movement of Over Dimensional Consignment (ODC) on Indian Railways.
Periodical Inspection of running lines and other Railway/ Metro assets.