Authorisations: infrastructure and rolling stock projects

ORR confirms green light for Elizabeth line opening

13 May 2022

London’s Elizabeth line has received its final authorisations of its trains, stations, and infrastructure from the rail regulator ahead of its opening on Tuesday 24 May.

Interoperability

25 April 2022

New, major, upgraded or renewed infrastructure and rolling stock applicants have to follow a framework and seek an authorisation from us before placing the infrastructure or rolling stock into service.

Engaging for successful approval

29 July 2021

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.

Electrifying the Midland Main Line

26 May 2021

A new fully electrified train service, running twice hourly between Corby and London St Pancras, has been introduced by East Midlands Railway (EMR).

Approach to authorisations under the Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2011

15 July 2020

Following this consultation we have published our policy statement relating to a progressive approach to infrastructure authorisation.

Getting the right train on the right track

1 May 2019

By Gary Taylor, Senior Executive, Interoperability and Standards.

Investing in the rail network: Authorising vehicles and infrastructure (Interoperability)

7 March 2018

Interoperability authorisation has a direct relationship to safety, but has a wider purpose of ensuring technical compatibility, reliability, performance and accessibility of new or substantially modified rail vehicles or infrastructure.

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