Rail operators

World Statistics Day: The importance of data you can trust

20 October 2020
The UK Statistics Authority’s 5-year strategy is called “Statistics for the Public Good”. This seems particularly relevant at a time when we’re surrounded by statistics and it is more important than ever before to know what information you can trust.

Consultation on changes to operator licences

24 September 2020
For holders of EU passenger licences we updated their GB Statement of National Regulatory Provisions (SNRP) as well as their station licences on 3 December 2019. On 24 June 2020 we also updated those operators who just hold station licences too. For operators who provide traction only services, we have now modified their SNRPs.

Inspecting the London Underground

3 September 2020
ORR’s Transport for London (TfL) inspectors, recently ventured out to undertake a series of assurance visits by looking at London Underground’s and TfL Rail’s coronavirus planning and arrangements at stations and train crew depots.

Stonehaven incident statement

13 August 2020
Following the tragic Stonehaven incident, Network Rail has announced it is to inspect high-risk trackside slopes across Britain and the government has also asked Network Rail to review its resilience to, and management of, extreme weather.

HM Chief Inspector of Railways Stonehaven statement

12 August 2020
HM Chief Inspector of Railways Ian Prosser CBE, said: "We are saddened by today's incident and our thoughts are with the families and friends of those affected. ORR Inspectors are on site at Stonehaven, assisting in the preliminary investigation.
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