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As the rail regulator, we have legal duties to contribute to sustainable development, and to consider the railway’s effect on the environment. One of the ways we make sure operators are protecting the environment is through our role in licencing the railway, with a specific environment condition in all railway licences.

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.

Today the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has published for the first time, the track access dashboard, an overview of how passenger and freight train operators are using the capacity available across the UK rail network (access rights) and how effectively the rail industry is meeting timetabling timescales.

Today is Earth Day, an annual event to demonstrate support for environmental protection.

The Office of Rail and Road’s report, published today, finds some disabled passengers have experienced accessibility difficulties with the rail complaints process. There is also a lack of awareness of how to seek redress for booked assistance failures.

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has authorised significant enhancements at Dore & Totley railway station in Sheffield.

New rules will mean that from 2 April the maximum fee that train operators and ticket retailers can charge when an unused rail ticket is refunded will be reduced from £10 to £5.

Cyber security risks are a real and present risk for the rail industry, with potential safety implications clear. That’s why the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) continues to work with industry to ensure it is properly equipped to assess, prevent and respond to cyber security threats and incidents.