Responses to RAIB reports 2014
13 February 2023
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Our responses to the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) in relation to their recommendations published in 2014.
Publications
Here you'll find all our publications, reports, determinations and statements.
Responses to RAIB reports 2020
8 February 2023
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Our responses to the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) in relation to their recommendations published in 2020.
Responses to RAIB reports 2021
6 February 2023
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Our responses to the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) in relation to their recommendations published in 2021.
Sandilands tram incident
10 June 2022
Learning the lessons: ORR review into Hitachi Class 800 series and Class 385 cracking issue
7 April 2022
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ORR immediately launched a review of both the passenger and safety impact following Hitachi Rail Class 800 series trains withdrawn from service for safety checks on Great Western Railway, London North Eastern Railway, TransPennine Express and Hull Trains, along with cracks being separately discovered after examination on ScotRail’s Class 385 and Southeastern’s Class 395 trains in May 2021.
ORR’s review of Light Rail Safety and Standards Board
28 March 2022
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We have published a findings report following a review of the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) making six recommendations.
ROGS
16 February 2022
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The regulatory requirements for managing safety on the railways, tramways and other guided transport systems. This page details who needs to comply and what they must do to meet minimum standards in Great Britain.
Goal Setting Principles for Railway Health and Safety: Draft Appendix for operation of passenger trains in Unattended Train Operation configuration
26 January 2022
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A proposal to include an appendix to the Goal Setting Principles for Railway Health and Safety setting out additional factors to be considered for operation of passenger trains in GOA4, Unattended Train Operation configuration.
Stakeholder survey for the second post-implementation review of The Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations 2006
6 October 2021
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ORR undertook a stakeholder survey about the impact and effectiveness of The Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations 2006 (ROGS).
Consultation on revision of ORR guidance on application of the Railway Safety Regulations 1999 to Mark 1 type and hinged door rolling stock
30 July 2021
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We sought views on our proposed revision of ORR guidance on application of the Railway Safety Regulations 1999 (RSR 99) to Mark 1 type and hinged door rolling stock when operated on railway infrastructure where line speed exceeds 40kph.
Train driving licences frequently asked questions (FAQs)
26 July 2021
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Frequently asked questions about train driving licences.
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19 July 2021
Level crossings
15 June 2021
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The Office of Rail and Road is the enforcing authority for level crossings in Great Britain.
Consultation on new ORR guidance on Principles of Level Crossing Safety
15 June 2021
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We sought views on a new draft guidance publication 'Principles for managing level crossing safety'.
Prohibition notices 2021
20 May 2021
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This page contains details of prohibition notices issued in 2021.
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17 March 2021
Brexit: New rules and legislation on rail transport from 1 January 2021
16 December 2020
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Rules and legislation on rail transport from 1 January 2021.
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4 December 2020
Improvement notices 2020
25 November 2020
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This page contains details of improvement notices issued in 2020.
Consultation on the Risk Management Maturity Model (RM3) Topic set 1 for Heritage Railways
5 October 2020
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The proposed risk management maturity model (RM3) for the rail Heritage Sector.
Health and safety regulatory approach
23 September 2020
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Our health and safety regulatory approach explains what we do in regulating health and safety across the rail industry.
Consultation on Accessible Travel Policy Guidance - accessibility of rail replacement services
16 September 2020
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Consultation to revise the Accessible Travel Policy (ATP) Guidance. This aims to improve the availability of accessible vehicles for use by disabled passengers during rail disruption, and to ensure passengers know where accessible buses and coaches will be operated.
Application for exemption from train protection duties: Chiltern Railway routes
13 August 2020
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Two rail companies have applied to ORR for exemption from the law which requires the provision of automatic train protection (ATP). The application relates to specific Chiltern Railways trains operating on Chiltern routes, south of Aynho Junction.
Approach to authorisations under the Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2011
15 July 2020
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Following this consultation we have published our policy statement relating to a progressive approach to infrastructure authorisation.