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UK rail industry financial information 2015-16

17 February 2017
22 February 2017 The UK rail industry financial information for 2015-16 presents ORR’s analysis of this financial data. Since 2014-15 the publication has widened its coverage of the industry and made methodological and presentational changes. As a result, comparisons with the 2014-15 publication are to be read within that context. It is important to note that underlying data has not changed

Rail Regulator calls for ticket machine price guarantee

10 February 2017
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is calling on train operators to refund passengers after its new research showed that overall 1 in 5 mystery shoppers selected a more expensive ticket than necessary or were at risk of a penalty fare when using a ticket machine.

Rail Regulator calls for ticket machine price guarantee

9 February 2017
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is calling on train operators to refund passengers after its new research showed that overall 1 in 5 mystery shoppers selected a more expensive ticket than necessary or were at risk of a penalty fare when using a ticket machine.

ORR seeks improvement on Highways England’s capital planning, asset management and data reporting

2 February 2017
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today released its Update on Highways England’s capital planning and asset management, outlining Highways England’s progress in developing better plans for maintaining and improving the motorways and main A roads. It highlights areas where ORR expects further improvement, including Highways England’s management of the condition of roads.

ORR seeks improvement on Highways England’s capital planning, asset management and data reporting

2 February 2017
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today released its Update on Highways England’s capital planning and asset management, outlining Highways England’s progress in developing better plans for maintaining and improving the motorways and main A roads. It highlights areas where ORR expects further improvement, including Highways England’s management of the condition of roads.

Update on Highways England’s capital planning and asset management

1 February 2017
2 February 2017 ORR published its first annual assessment of Highways England’s performance in July 2016. It was broadly positive, but we reported concerns that the company needs to establish more robust long-term plans for investment delivery and asset management. Our update reports on progress in two areas: Highways England’s development of a robust capital baseline plan; and its work to improve

ORR’s work on train dispatch safety

6 January 2017
An ORR spokesperson said: "Yesterday we published our report on the introduction of DOO on GTR – Southern which confirmed that Driver Only Operation is a safe method of working. As with all types of train dispatch, including dispatch by station staff and guards, this requires suitable equipment, proper procedures and competent staff in place.

ORR’s work on train dispatch safety

6 January 2017
An ORR spokesperson said: "Yesterday we published our report on the introduction of DOO on GTR – Southern which confirmed that Driver Only Operation is a safe method of working. As with all types of train dispatch, including dispatch by station staff and guards, this requires suitable equipment, proper procedures and competent staff in place.

Approach to authorisations under the Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2011

5 January 2017
Consultation outcome Following this consultation we have published our policy statement relating to a progressive approach to infrastructure authorisation. Approach to authorisations under the Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2011 22 September 2017 This revised approach will, in some cases, enable applicants to propose grouping together what would currently be separate authorisation

Statement on GTR-Southern’s Driver Only Operation

5 January 2017
Ian Prosser, HM Chief Inspector of Railways, said: "Following a thorough review of GTR-Southern’s method and implementation of Driver Only Operation, ORR is satisfied that with suitable equipment, proper procedures and competent staff in place, it is a safe method of working.

Statement on GTR-Southern’s Driver Only Operation

4 January 2017
Ian Prosser, HM Chief Inspector of Railways, said: "Following a thorough review of GTR-Southern’s method and implementation of Driver Only Operation, ORR is satisfied that with suitable equipment, proper procedures and competent staff in place, it is a safe method of working.

Driver Controlled Operation (DCO)

4 January 2017
The issue of safety relating to the interface between the platform and train and the safe dispatch of trains is an area of focus for the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) and the industry.

Rail staff competence

2 November 2016
We have produced detailed guidance on developing and maintaining staff competence.

Railway safety levy consultation

28 September 2016
We sought views on a standard format for the submission of railway service providers’ financial information to us for safety levy apportionment purposes.