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Press releasesSevern Valley Railway fined £40,000 after painter suffers serious injuries in fall from height
13 September 2024
Press releasesORR authorises new Bristol Ashley Down station ahead of public opening
12 September 2024
Press releasesStranded trains report shows need for greater focus on passenger welfare
1 August 2024
Press releasesEngland’s strategic road network faces significant challenges and uncertainty – Office of Rail and Road
24 July 2024-
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Regulator calls on rail operators to improve complaints processes and redress provision for disabled passengers
18 April 2024 
Press releasesRail regulator’s review leads to 50% reduction in maximum fees for ticket refunds
28 March 2024
Press releasesPassengers need improved reliability and real-time information for station lifts, says regulator
15 March 2024-
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Regulator secures fee transparency improvements from third-party rail ticket retailers
12 March 2024 
Press releasesRail regulator identifies areas of focus for industry on improving passenger assistance
4 March 2024
Press releasesORR gives approval for enhancements at University station, Birmingham, to open
17 January 2024
Press releasesRichard Hines to succeed Ian Prosser CBE next year as Chief Inspector of Railways
18 December 2023
Press releasesSafety improves on the strategic road network but ORR calls on National Highways to make further targeted improvements
18 December 2023
Press releasesAll change for most used stations as Elizabeth line shakes up top 10
14 December 2023
Press releasesRail Regulator calls for greater competition in railway station catering
12 December 2023-
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Rail regulator warns online ticket retailers to be up front about fees
11 December 2023
