Latest news

Our latest news, press releases and statements and blog posts.

This page displays our latest news, press releases and statements and blog posts according to the date in which they were published.

  • An Inspector Calls

    ORR’s blog

    Chloe Barton, ORR Legal Adviser, explains what happens when people defy Railway Inspectors.

  • ORR fines GTR £5m for breaking rules on passenger information

    Press releases & statements

    Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) faces a £5m fine after the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) found that it failed to provide appropriate, accurate and timely information to passengers following the introduction of a new timetable last May.

  • ORR recommends moves to open markets for ticket machines and gates

    Press releases & statements

    The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today published its recommendations following its market study into the supply of automatic ticket gates (ATGs) and ticket vending machines (TVMs).

  • DB Cargo fined £2.7 million after children seriously injured at rail depot

    Press releases & statements

    DB Cargo (UK) Ltd has today been fined £2.7 million, with £188,873.89 costs, after being convicted of one offence under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.

  • Getting our Business Plan right

    ORR’s blog

    By Jennifer Webber, Head of External Engagement.