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Improve reliability of passenger assistance, ORR tells rail industry

12 July 2023

The rail industry needs to provide more reliable assistance for disabled passengers says the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), following research involving more than 8,100 passengers.

Passengers with disabilities

5 July 2023

All train and station operators are required to have an Accessible Travel Policy (ATP), which sets out their arrangements and commitments to support disabled and older passengers in completing their journey by rail.

Rail regulator review shows improvements to delay compensation claim process, but improved messaging required on how and when to claim

29 June 2023

ORR welcomes progress by industry in training staff to support disabled passengers

8 June 2023

In a letter to industry, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has praised train operators and Network Rail for their disability awareness refresher training.

ORR appoints provider and strengthens Rail Ombudsman scheme for passengers

30 May 2023

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today announced Dispute Resolution Ombudsman (DRO) as the provider of the new ORR-sponsored Rail Ombudsman scheme.

How driving improvements in complaints handling can lead to a better passenger experience

31 March 2023

Nobody wants things to go wrong on their train journey. But when they do, it is important that there are effective means in place for passengers to submit complaints, and for train operators to be able to put things right.

Provision of rail timetable information

10 February 2023

Rail timetable changes take place twice a year, usually in May and December. New timetables must be published 12 weeks in advance.

Rail regulator welcomes improved timetable recovery plan from Avanti

10 February 2023

The Office of Rail and Road has secured key improvements to how Avanti passengers plan and book their journeys.

Complaints Code of Practice

2 February 2023

Consultation on replacing our current guidance on complaints handling procedures for licence holders with a new Complaints Code of Practice (CoP).

ORR calls for all train companies to implement automatic passenger information notifications

30 January 2023

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today called for all train companies to implement a system that automatically notifies passengers who have booked tickets online if their trains are cancelled or changed before travel.

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