Publications

We have published the terms of reference for a review to assess that the LRSSB is on track with enabling the delivery of the relevant Rail Accident Investigation Branch’s Sandilands recommendations within the sector and to help set it on a firm footing as it evolves.

View and apply for current vacancies at the Office of Rail and Road.

Network Rail's network licence includes a condition providing for independent experts (reporters) to be appointed by the network operator (Network Rail), to provide ORR with advice on different aspects of Network Rail’s performance.

This page contains details of depot applications on which we are currently consulting and decisions from the relevant consultation exercise.

This page lists vehicles registered on the UK Register of Authorised Types of railway Vehicles (the UK Register), kept by ORR.

We undertake targeted assurance reviews to gain in-depth understanding into ongoing or emerging issues, risks and opportunities within Network Rail which could impact regulatory targets.

We are responsible for monitoring and enforcing the performance and efficiency of National Highways in its delivery of the Smart Motorway Action Plan.

Details of all the new, major, upgraded or renewed infrastructure or rolling stock projects we have authorised into service since 2019.

We monitor and report on the quality of Network Rail's engagement with its stakeholder community in control period 6 (CP6).

We have agency agreements and co-operation agreements with different government departments and agencies.

ORR will work closely with all parties to ensure that lessons are learnt from the discovery of cracks in Hitachi AT200 (Class 385) & AT300 (Classes 800, 801 and 802) rolling stock. The review will focus mainly on safety lessons, but will also cover the impact on passengers from the withdrawal of trains from service.

We've created a range of guides to explain the different responsibilities within the Train Driving Licences and Certificates Regulations 2010 (TDLCR). Our guides provide comprehensive information on all aspects of the TDLCR.

Network Rail's network licence includes a condition providing for independent experts (reporters) to be appointed by the network operator (Network Rail), to provide ORR with advice on different aspects of Network Rail’s performance.

This page contains our coronavirus (COVID-19) advice for the railway industry and passengers.

Our efficiency and finance assessment of Network Rail for 2020-21 relates to the second year of control period 6 (CP6), which runs from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2024.