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Press releasesFewer delays and cancellations in Wales & Western following regulator intervention
1 June 2026
Press releasesEurotunnel fined £2.25m for health and safety failings which resulted in serious injuries to an engineering surveyor
10 April 2026
Press releasesORR authorises new stations at Willenhall and Darlaston in the West Midlands
19 March 2026
Press releasesProgress made improving help points at stations, but more work required, says rail regulator
13 March 2026
Press releasesORR authorises Northumberland Park Station on the Northumberland Line
19 February 2026
Press releasesRail passenger assistance ranked for first time by ORR, as regulator investigates Northern Trains’ disability awareness training
12 December 2025
Press releasesORR Chief Executive, John Larkinson announces decision to leave in April 2026
10 December 2025
Press releasesIncreasing fares revenue contributes to reduction in government subsidy for the railways
25 November 2025
Press releasesRail regulator opens door to future international train services with Temple Mills access approval for Virgin Trains
30 October 2025
Press releasesGreat Western Railway fined £1m following fatal 2018 droplight window incident
3 October 2025
Press releasesORR welcomes industry progress on improving cost effective rail safety decisions
18 September 2025