Publications

Our Accessible Travel Policy guidance for train and station operators sets out the commitments they must include in their policies for helping older and disabled people to travel by rail.

Under Part M of Network Rail's Network Code, a party can appeal to ORR against any determination made by the relevant panel of the Access Disputes Committee which it considers to be wrong or unjust because of a serious procedural or other irregularity.

Train and station operators are required by their operating licences to establish and comply with an Accessible Travel Policy (ATP) which must be approved by us.

Helping the rail industry to achieve health and safety excellence.

Reports on Network Rail’s efficiency and wider financial performance, and the wider rail industry’s productivity.

What we are doing to reduce the administrative burden and support economic growth with our regulated entities.

Investigation of National Highways’ compliance with its licence and delivery of the second road investment strategy (RIS2).

As the combined safety and economic regulator for Britain’s railway, we reviewed how costs and benefits are assessed for safety initiatives, and whether reasonable practicability is systematically tested by dutyholders.

The Railways Act 2005 sets out statutory procedures concerning proposals for the closure of passenger services, passenger networks and stations.

We continue to monitor the market for open access rail services.

Our Consumer Expert Panel provides independent advice to help us fulfil our vision of making the rail industry better for current and future consumers.