Publications

Workforce information is sent to the Cabinet Office regularly and it includes the number of staff by grade, payroll and non-payroll.

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

All High Speed 1 (HS1) track access application consultations, decisions and consolidated agreements.

In December 2025, ORR opened an investigation into whether Northern contravened or was contravening Condition 5 (Accessible Travel Policy) of its licence obligations.

Details of ORR health and safety prosecutions resulting in conviction since 1 April 2006.

This page contains details of improvement notices issued in 2026.

ROGS safety certificates and authorisations issued by us for mainline operators.

This page includes the latest documents relating to track access applications we are currently considering. This may include application forms, draft agreements, any related documents and responses we make public.

ORR's board meets around ten times a year (monthly except August and December).

The board has four standing committees and their terms of reference are included in the board's rules of procedure.

The register of interests of ORR Board and Executive team members is reviewed annually and updated each time an individual's interests change.

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.

How we are consulting on changes to support and implement rail reform.

Independent reporters provide professional advice to the ORR on the quality of Network Rail's service provision, as specified in its licence.

Passenger train and station operators have information obligations in their licences.

This page contains details of improvement notices issued in 2022.

We are responsible for monitoring and enforcing the performance and efficiency of National Highways.

ORR’s expectations, powers and planned work on the topic of work-related violence and harassment against rail workers.

There are well over 200 minor and heritage railways operating across Great Britain, and we are responsible for regulating their safety.

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

Our work on the CP7 performance reset, including links to consultations and other publications.