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ORR's approach to East West Rail track access: consultation outcome

15 June 2022

The purpose of this consultation was to seek views on ORR’s proposed approach to considering track access applications relevant to introduction of East West Rail services.

ORR board committees

14 June 2022

The board has four standing committees and their terms of reference are included in the board's rules of procedure.

First court hearing of ORR's Croydon tram crash prosecution sees pleas entered

10 June 2022

The first court hearing for the Office of Rail and Road's prosecution relating to the Croydon tram crash took place today at Croydon Magistrates' Court.

ORR comment on rail reform consultation

10 June 2022

The Department for Transport has published its consultation on the legislative changes needed for its widescale rail reform, as set out in the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail.

The Rail and Road Pod Episode 13: Know your rail rights

6 June 2022

In this episode, we take a closer look at some of the work of our consumer team.

Office of Rail and Road June 2022 newsletter

30 May 2022

Welcome to the June edition of the stakeholder newsletter.

How to apply for a licence or a licence exemption

19 May 2022

Information about applying for a licence or licence exemption, the costs involved and the application forms you will need to use.

Britain’s railway remains one of the safest in Europe new ORR data reveals

19 May 2022

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) – the primary producer of official statistics for Britain’s railway – has today (19 May 2022) published new data showing that Britain continues to have one of the safest railways in Europe.

Rail company fined £550,000 after regulator finds health and safety failings

16 May 2022

Railway infrastructure company, VolkerRail Ltd. has been fined £550,000 after pleading guilty to an offence under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 after an investigation and prosecution by industry regulator the Office of Rail and Road (ORR).

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