Infrastructure safety

Consultation on draft train protection systems guidance

19 January 2024

Seeks feedback on new train protection systems guidance. Guidance aims to clarify legal obligations of dutyholders in relation to modern train protection systems.

Train protection system exemptions

11 January 2024

Applying for an exemption from the requirement to have a Train Protection System.

Safety improves on the strategic road network but ORR calls on National Highways to make further targeted improvements

18 December 2023

Consultation on revision of ORR guidance on application of the Railway Safety Regulations 1999 to Mark 1 type and hinged door rolling stock

30 July 2021

We sought views on our proposed revision of ORR guidance on application of the Railway Safety Regulations 1999 (RSR 99) to Mark 1 type and hinged door rolling stock when operated on railway infrastructure where line speed exceeds 40kph.

Improving the Human: Data interface within ORR

20 November 2020

I was asked to speak at this year’s International Rail Safety Conference, on the subject of “Learning from incidents and planning change” and it was an easy decision for me, what to speak about.

Application for exemption from train protection duties: Chiltern Railway routes

13 August 2020

Two rail companies have applied to ORR for exemption from the law which requires the provision of automatic train protection (ATP). The application relates to specific Chiltern Railways trains operating on Chiltern routes, south of Aynho Junction.

Application for exemption from train protection duties: Paddington to Heathrow Airport Junction

19 June 2019

Five rail companies have applied to ORR for exemption from the law which requires the provision of automatic train protection.

Did you know..? A passenger rolling stock perspective

18 October 2018

By Ashley Goddard, Senior Statistical Analyst.

ORR’s statement on driver only operation

Content archived on 26 April 2024

14 December 2016

An ORR spokesperson said: "Trains with doors operated by drivers (known in the industry as ‘Driver Only Operation’) have been in operation in Great Britain for more than 30 years. ORR has scrutinised this approach, and our inspectors are satisfied that with suitable equipment, proper procedures and competent staff in place, it is a safe method of working."

The European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS)

14 January 2014

The European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) is a European train control system that will be introduced onto the GB rail network over the next 30 years.

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