Station access applications and decisions
4 October 2021
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This section contains station access applications and decisions made under sections 17 or 22A of the Railways Act 1993.
Rail professionals
The legal framework for level crossings
23 September 2021
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Level crossings are an interface between the highway and railway, where the different parties involved have responsibilities.
Better Value Rail
13 August 2021
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Better Value Rail (BVR) is a joint initiative between the Department for Transport, the Office of Rail and Road and Network Rail. It is a toolkit aimed to improve early-stage development of rail-based transport projects.
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.
Engaging for successful approval
29 July 2021
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If you’ve ever travelled using a new railway station or a sparkling new train then you may have wondered about the amount of work that has been undertaken to make this happen.
Train driving licences frequently asked questions (FAQs)
26 July 2021
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Frequently asked questions about train driving licences.
Office of Rail and Road July 2021 newsletter
30 June 2021
Economic regulation research
17 June 2021
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An update on our review of train performance incentives.
Level crossings
15 June 2021
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The Office of Rail and Road is the enforcing authority for level crossings in Great Britain.
Consultation on new ORR guidance on Principles of Level Crossing Safety
15 June 2021
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We sought views on a new draft guidance publication 'Principles for managing level crossing safety'.