Office of Rail and Road March 2024 newsletter
1 March 2024
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The Rail and Road Pod Episode 22: Rail Passenger Experience - targeting improvements
23 February 2024
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In this episode, we take a look at our continuing work in improving the all-round experience for rail customers.
ORR authorises upgrades at Reading West station ahead of opening
21 February 2024
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The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has authorised upgrades at Reading West railway station, ahead of their entry into service.
Response to DfT consultation on primary legislative changes required to effect rail reform
19 February 2024
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The Department for Transport consulted between 9 June 2022 and 4 August 2022 seeking views on primary legislative changes required to effect rail reform as set out in the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail.
Implementing PR23: consultation on drafting changes to access contracts
15 February 2024
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A consultation on the changes we propose to make to Network Rail's track and station access contracts to implement the 2023 periodic review (PR23).
Office of Rail and Road February 2024 newsletter
2 February 2024
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Office of Rail and Road February 2024 newsletter
ORR’s 2023 Authorisations wrapped – 11 new and improved stations across Great Britain
26 January 2024
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The opening of a new railway station, or significant improvements to one, brings many benefits for the community it serves- often increasing a station’s capacity, improving accessibility, and providing modern facilities. So it’s important that stations are ready to enter into service as soon as possible, while making sure the organisation that built them has complied with standards covering health
Stakeholder engagement
25 January 2024
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We monitor on the quality of Network Rail's engagement with its stakeholder community.
ORR gives approval for enhancements at University station, Birmingham, to open
17 January 2024
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The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has authorised two new station buildings and other significant enhancements at University railway station in Birmingham, allowing them to enter into service.