Publications

Here you'll find all our publications, reports, determinations and statements. 

Health and safety enforcement powers and policy

18 September 2023
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Our inspectors have a number of powers given to them by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, which range from giving advice and information through to prosecution in the courts.

Market study into the supply of signalling systems

13 May 2020
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Given the impact of the current COVID-19 crisis, we have taken the decision to close the market study at this time. This will allow industry to focus on operational and safety issues during these challenging times.

Licence enforcement taken by us to date

31 January 2019
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This page contains information about our enforcement action taken against Network Rail and others. It covers enforcement orders, monetary penalties, notices in lieu of enforcement action and breaches where no action was taken.

ORR's health and safety compliance and enforcement policy statement 2015

20 August 2015
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Date published: 20 August 2015 Closing date: 25 September 2015 This consultation document sets out how we use our powers to carry out our regulatory enforcement responsibilities arising from health and safety and other relevant legislation. It will replace the existing document last published in April 2013. ORR is the health and safety enforcing authority and National Safety Agency for Britain's

Other notices

12 February 2015

Content archived on 29 March 2024

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Notices in accordance with Section 55(6) of the Railways Act 1993 (as amended) of the ORR's decision not to make a final order. Notice in accordance with Section 55(6) of the Railways Act 1993, as amended, of the Office of Rail Regulation's decision not to make a final order, or make or confirm a provisional order, in relation to Network Rail Infrastructure Limited's contravention of Condition 1