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The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) is adding value to the light rail and tramway sector and supporting continued improvements in managing safety, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has announced in a review published today.

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is prosecuting Transport for London, Tram Operations Limited and tram driver Alfred Dorris following a detailed and thorough investigation into the fatal Sandilands tram derailment in November 2016.

Passenger rail journeys increased to 285 million in total across October to December 2021 in Britain – the highest since January to March 2020 – according to new official figures from the Office of Rail and Road, published today.

The topic of conversation this month ties in with International Women's Day on 8 March, the day which celebrates women's achievement and raises awareness against gender bias.

Statement from HM Chief Inspector of Railways, Ian Prosser CBE.

Reflections for International Women's Day 2022 by Claire Brooks, Louise Butcher, Grace Marsella, Jo Morphet, Toromo Nworji, Sophie O'Brien and Sneha Patel.

Our recently published annual "Benchmarking National Highways" report includes more regional performance data than ever before.

Welcome to the March edition of the stakeholder newsletter.

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is the independent monitor of National Highways' performance and efficiency. This role was established in 2015 as part of the Government's road reform package.

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) – independent monitor of National Highways – has today (24 February) held the first meeting of its new Road Expert Panel to provide advice and challenge to ORR to help improve outcomes for road users.