About ORR

ORR Business plan: Protecting Rail and Road Users

14 April 2026
In its 2026-27 Business Plan, Britain's rail regulator and monitor of National Highways explains how it will protect rail passengers and road users, while itself transforming for the biggest shake-up of the railways in a generation.

ORR Business Plan 2026 to 2027

13 April 2026
Our aim is to protect the interests of road and rail users, and our business plan sets out how we intend to do so.

ORR's business plan

13 April 2026
Our aim is to protect the interests of road and rail users, and our business plan sets out how we intend to do so.

Diversity and inclusion

20 March 2026
We're committed to the principles of diversity and equality: both as an employer, and as a safety and economic regulator.

Workforce management information

20 March 2026
Workforce information is sent to the Cabinet Office regularly and it includes the number of staff by grade, payroll and non-payroll.

​​Rail Reform and the Railways Bill​

19 March 2026
​​On 5 November 2025, the UK Government laid the Railways Bill (the Bill) in Parliament. ​The Bill will have a significant impact on ORR’s responsibilities, leading to a change in our overall role. ​

Channel Tunnel

4 March 2026
Information on the terms of access to the Channel Tunnel.
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