Prohibition notices 2026

This page contains details of prohibition notices issued in 2026.

Copies of the notices can be found on our public register.

Prohibition Notice issued to Balfour Beatty Rail Limited

Summary:

During a site visit on 4 September 2026, the technicians on site informed the ORR inspector that they were using a tower scaffold work platform which was accessed using an internal ladder. Whilst using the ladder they were required to carry materials and tools which meant they could not maintain 3 points of contact, and as a result they were at risk of falling while using the ladder access. Materials they were required to carry could weigh up to 5 kilos.

Prohibition Notice issued to The East Anglia Transport Museum Society Limited 

  • Issue date: 11 August 2026
  • Status: Open
  • Public register ID: P/ LP-260811-1

Summary: 

On inspection, significant corrosion on the cross member underneath the body of Blackpool Tram 634 on either side of the centre platform doors was identified. The East Anglia Transport Museum Society Limited failed to maintain the tram, so far as is reasonably practicable, in that the tram is structurally unsafe and could give rise to serious personal injury should the cross member fail during operation.

Prohibition Notice issued to Channel Tunnel Group Limited

Description:

Persons are entering a confined space not in accordance with a system of work which renders that work safe and without risks to health. Channel Tunnel Group Ltd do not have suitable or sufficient arrangements for the rescue of persons in the event of an emergency, whether or not arising out of a specified risk. Workers are working in confined spaces and may become injured or incapacity and require rescue. The system of work is not safe and poses risks to health.