Level crossings
15 June 2021
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The Office of Rail and Road is the enforcing authority for level crossings in Great Britain.
Publications
Here you'll find all our publications, reports, determinations and statements.
Consultation on new ORR guidance on Principles of Level Crossing Safety
15 June 2021
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We sought views on a new draft guidance publication 'Principles for managing level crossing safety'.
Prohibition notices 2021
20 May 2021
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This page contains details of prohibition notices issued in 2021.
Towards accessible assisted travel information: A review of train and station operators’ compliance with Accessible Travel Policy website obligations
6 April 2021
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A review of train and station operators’ compliance with Accessible Travel Policy website obligations
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17 March 2021
Enhancements independent reports
7 January 2021
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Network Rail's network licence includes a condition providing for independent experts (reporters) to be appointed by the network operator (Network Rail), to provide ORR with advice on different aspects of Network Rail’s performance.
Brexit: New rules and legislation on rail transport from 1 January 2021
16 December 2020
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Rules and legislation on rail transport from 1 January 2021.
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4 December 2020
UK rail industry financial information
26 November 2020
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UK rail industry financial information presents ORR's analysis of the latest financial data from across the industry.
Improvement notices 2020
25 November 2020
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This page contains details of improvement notices issued in 2020.
Non-consolidated performance related payments (NCPRP) for HMT Treasury and its agencies
29 October 2020
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Non-consolidated performance related payments (NCPRP) for HMT Treasury and its agencies
Fixed track access charge (FTAC) annual adjustment mechanism in control period 6
26 October 2020
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ORR has today confirmed that there will not be an annual adjustment to FTAC during the remainder of CP6.
Consultation on the Risk Management Maturity Model (RM3) Topic set 1 for Heritage Railways
5 October 2020
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The proposed risk management maturity model (RM3) for the rail Heritage Sector.
Consultation on changes to operator licences
24 September 2020
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For holders of EU passenger licences we updated their GB Statement of National Regulatory Provisions (SNRP) as well as their station licences on 3 December 2019. On 24 June 2020 we also updated those operators who just hold station licences too. For operators who provide traction only services, we have now modified their SNRPs.
Health and safety regulatory approach
23 September 2020
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Our health and safety regulatory approach explains what we do in regulating health and safety across the rail industry.
Consultation on Accessible Travel Policy Guidance - accessibility of rail replacement services
16 September 2020
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Consultation to revise the Accessible Travel Policy (ATP) Guidance. This aims to improve the availability of accessible vehicles for use by disabled passengers during rail disruption, and to ensure passengers know where accessible buses and coaches will be operated.
Application for exemption from train protection duties: Chiltern Railway routes
13 August 2020
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Two rail companies have applied to ORR for exemption from the law which requires the provision of automatic train protection (ATP). The application relates to specific Chiltern Railways trains operating on Chiltern routes, south of Aynho Junction.
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12 August 2020
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ORR is minded not to apply an annual adjustment to FTAC during the remainder of CP6, and invites views in response.
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21 July 2020
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Letter to the Department for Transport (DfT) about Highways England's performance in Road Period 1.
Approach to authorisations under the Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2011
15 July 2020
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Following this consultation we have published our policy statement relating to a progressive approach to infrastructure authorisation.
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7 July 2020
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Our independent review of the Rail Ombudsman scheme after 12 months of its commencement.
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12 June 2020
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Letter to High Speed 1 Ltd.
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11 June 2020
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Letter to Highways England setting out how ORR will hold them to account during the remainder of the pandemic.
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29 May 2020
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This review was undertaken prior to the significant outbreak of Covid-19 in the United Kingdom. It is therefore a snapshot in time generating conclusions and recommendations which will be more relevant when Network Rail and the industry returns to a status of normality. For this reason it is considered the review and its conclusions are still valid. ORR's expectations are that Network Rail plans