Ministry of Transport, Information Technology and Communications

Main Tasks by virtue of Art. 115k of the LRT are:

1. Investigation of serious accidents and accidents and incidents in railway transport;
2. At its discretion, takes over the investigation of accidents and incidents, which under different circumstances could lead to the severe consequences of the railway accidents;
3. Supervises committees for investigation of serious railway accidents and accidents and incidents in the territory of Republic of Bulgaria and in the areas of border crossing;
4. Each investigation concludes with a final report prepared by the Head of RAIU which is  communicated to parties interested in the accident and is published on the website of RAIU;
5. In the final report, as well as during investigations, recommendations for improving the level of safety can be given;
6. Participation in working groups and committees for preparation and amendment of  regulation acts relating to the safety of railway transport and to the investigation;
7. The addressees of the recommendations report to the Head of RAIU on the measures taken regarding their implementation.

The investigation conducted by RAID aims to prevent the occurrence of other accidents and incidents and increase the level of safety in rail transport.