Step change in managing mental health
17 January 2022
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Between April 2020 and March 2021, there were 253 fatalities as a result of suicide or suspected suicide on Britain’s railway.
Health and safety
Responses to RAIB reports 2011
8 December 2021
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Our responses to the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) in relation to their recommendations published in 2011.
Responses to RAIB reports 2012
2 November 2021
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Our responses to the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) in relation to their recommendations published in 2012.
Regulator publishes safety regulations guidance update
29 October 2021
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The Office of Rail and Road has today (29 October) published updated guidance to key railway safety regulations following a review of how the guidelines work in practice for railway companies.
The Rail & Road Pod - Episode 8: Collaborating with heritage railways to promote safety
13 October 2021
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On this, the second episode focusing on heritage railways, the Rail and Road Pod visits Aln Valley Railway in Northumberland to continue the discussion on how ORR and the heritage sector are collaborating to maximise safety.
Stakeholder survey for the second post-implementation review of The Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations 2006
6 October 2021
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ORR undertook a stakeholder survey about the impact and effectiveness of The Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations 2006 (ROGS).
ORR’s Chief Inspector of Railways issues level crossing warning
30 September 2021
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‘Be aware of your surroundings and use level crossings safely’ is the warning issued today by HM Chief Inspector of Railways following the release of rail safety statistics by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR).
ORR publishes interim report on Hitachi train cracks
9 September 2021
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The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) today reports in its interim review that Hitachi’s Class 800 and 385 series trains were affected by stress corrosion and fatigue cracks. These resulted in a significant number of Class 800 trains being withdrawn from service in May.
Pam Warren Report: Is safety really part of the rail industry’s DNA?
4 August 2021
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ORR commissioned the Pam Warren Report: Is safety really part of the rail industry’s DNA? following the commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Ladbroke Grove Rail Incident in 1999.
Consultation on revision of ORR guidance on application of the Railway Safety Regulations 1999 to Mark 1 type and hinged door rolling stock
30 July 2021
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We sought views on our proposed revision of ORR guidance on application of the Railway Safety Regulations 1999 (RSR 99) to Mark 1 type and hinged door rolling stock when operated on railway infrastructure where line speed exceeds 40kph.