We are reviewing the passenger rolling stock maintenance market to assess whether it is functioning to the benefit of users and funders of the railway.
In line with all Civil Service departments, we are required to submit a summary of our employee absence statistics to the Cabinet Office and to publish the figures on a quarterly basis.
We work closely with expert panels and other bodies both in the UK to ensure our regulatory approach is built on expertise, cutting-edge thinking and best practice.
One of our core activities is to benchmark National Highways' performance and efficiency across its own regional areas or against comparable organisations.
Seeks feedback on the draft Retail Code of Practice which will provide safeguards in the rail retail market in connection with GBR’s integrated role as both operator of industry-wide retail systems and rail ticket retailer.
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today launched a consultation on a draft Retail Code of Practice that would establish new safeguards for the future online rail ticket market under Great British Railways (GBR). The draft Code is intended to help ensure the market remains fair and open, supporting competition and passenger choice as GBR takes on a major role in rail retail.
Proposals for new train services between London and Wrexham, Rochdale and Blackpool have been rejected by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) after its assessment found adding more trains to the West Coast Main Line would likely increase delays and cancelled trains for passengers.
We are maintaining effective, independent safety oversight as industry structures change, ensuring the continued delivery of our statutory health and safety responsibilities while enabling a safe transition to GBR.