News

The Department for Transport (DfT) and The Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP have today announced Declan Collier as the Chair of the Offfice of Rail and Road.

By Gerry Leighton, Head of Stations & Depots.

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has required Network Rail to take four actions immediately to improve services for passengers after an investigation found systemic failings in the company's general management of timetable changes. This contributed to massive disruption in May for many passengers.

Welcome to ORR's July Newsletter.

Kier Infrastructure was today fined £600,000 after being convicted of one offence under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act.

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today published its Annual Report on Health and Safety Performance which reveals that Britain's railways remain safe, but highlights that the industry must focus on supporting its staff to ensure passengers travel safely in coming years.

By Richard Coates, Deputy Director, Highways.

By Joanna Whittington, Chief Executive.

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) welcomes the European Commission's decision to open an in-depth investigation into the proposed merger of Siemens and Alstom.

By Stephanie Tobyn, Deputy Director for Consumers.