ORR and the railway industry it works with

Rail Reform and the Railways Bill

4 June 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.

ORR’s approach to innovation

29 May 2026

ORR’s approach to innovation is supportive, outcomes focussed and proportionate.

Reform of regulators and regulation

26 May 2026

What we are doing to reduce the administrative burden and support economic growth with our regulated entities.

Channel Tunnel

4 March 2026

Information on the terms of access to the Channel Tunnel.

Network statements

4 March 2026

A network statement is an annual publication that each major UK network operator must produce.

Mainline network

30 January 2025

Network Rail is the owner and operator of the majority of national railway infrastructure.

Northern Ireland regulation

4 October 2024

Information on ORR roles in Northern Ireland

Response to DfT consultation on primary legislative changes required to effect rail reform

19 February 2024

The Department for Transport consulted between 9 June 2022 and 4 August 2022 seeking views on primary legislative changes required to effect rail reform as set out in the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail.

Light rail and tramways

27 November 2023

ORR is the safety regulator and enforcing authority for light railways and tramways.

International engagement and co-operation

2 August 2023

This page outlines the organisations, forums and platforms we are involved with to fulfil our international work and support cross-border services.

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