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Expert advisors

18 August 2020
We work closely with expert panels and other bodies both in the UK to ensure our regulatory approach is built on expertise, cutting-edge thinking and best practice.

Rail guidance and compliance

17 August 2020
This section provides guidance on how to comply with various regulations, as well as guidance on obtaining access to the rail network, and applying for licences and safety certificates and authorisations.

Promoting rail competition

17 August 2020
We work to ensure that rail markets are competitive and fair – for passengers, freight customers, railway operators and taxpayers.

Protecting rail passengers

17 August 2020
Improving the passenger experience in areas such as compensation, retailing of train tickets and passenger accessibility.

Rail networks we regulate

17 August 2020
We regulate Network Rail and other railway networks including the Channel Tunnel and High Speed 1.

Roads monitoring

17 August 2020
We are responsible for monitoring and enforcing the performance and efficiency of National Highways.

Rail regulation

17 August 2020
We are the economic regulator for railway infrastructure (Network Rail and HS1); the health and safety regulator for the rail industry as a whole.

Stonehaven incident statement

13 August 2020
Following the tragic Stonehaven incident, Network Rail has announced it is to inspect high-risk trackside slopes across Britain and the government has also asked Network Rail to review its resilience to, and management of, extreme weather.

HM Chief Inspector of Railways Stonehaven statement

12 August 2020
HM Chief Inspector of Railways Ian Prosser CBE, said: "We are saddened by today's incident and our thoughts are with the families and friends of those affected. ORR Inspectors are on site at Stonehaven, assisting in the preliminary investigation.

Supplying us

12 August 2020
We have obligations to be economic and efficient in our operations, and as such we need to ensure that when buying goods and services and entering into contracts we obtain value for money.

ORR careers

12 August 2020
Our people have an exciting mix of skills, backgrounds and levels of experience.

Who we work with

12 August 2020
As safety and economic regulator of the rail industry and monitor of National Highways, we work with rail infrastructure companies, safety organisations and the British, Scottish and Welsh governments.

What we do

12 August 2020
We are the independent economic and safety regulator for Britain's railways and regulator of performance and efficiency on England's strategic road network.

About ORR

12 August 2020
We protect the interests of rail and road users. We are improving the safety, value and performance of railways and roads, today and in the future.

Public register

3 August 2020
We grant licences to operators of railway assets and approve access to the railway track, stations and depots. Copies of approved licences, access contracts and associated documents are placed on our electronic public register.