Interoperability authorisations
30 May 2024
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Details of all the new, major, upgraded or renewed infrastructure or rolling stock projects we have authorised into service since 2019.
Health and safety
New ORR guidance to support the rollout of latest safety technology
9 May 2024
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We have published new guidance on the application of rail safety regulations to train protection systems, which will support duty holders understand their obligations as they migrate to modern signalling systems.
Train protection systems
8 May 2024
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Train protection is equipment fitted to trains and the track that can reduce risks from signals passed at danger (SPADs) and over-speeding.
Consultation on draft train protection systems guidance
8 May 2024
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Sought feedback on new train protection systems guidance. Guidance aims to clarify legal obligations of dutyholders in relation to modern train protection systems.
Mainline certificates
12 April 2024
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ROGS safety certificates and authorisations issued by us for mainline operators.
ORR gives approval for enhancements at Dore & Totley station
9 April 2024
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The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has authorised significant enhancements at Dore & Totley railway station in Sheffield.
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.
Register of Authorised Types of railway Vehicles
19 February 2024
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This page lists vehicles registered on the UK Register of Authorised Types of railway Vehicles (the UK Register), kept by ORR.
Consultation on draft guidance for managing rail staff fatigue
9 February 2024
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Seeks feedback on updated guidance for managing rail staff fatigue. The guidance does not introduce any new policy positions.
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.