Register of Authorised Types of railway Vehicles
20 May 2025
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This page lists vehicles registered on the UK Register of Authorised Types of railway Vehicles (the UK Register), kept by ORR.
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Interoperability authorisations
17 July 2025
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Details of all the new, major, upgraded or renewed infrastructure or rolling stock projects we have authorised into service since 2019.
Investing in the rail network: Authorising vehicles and infrastructure (Interoperability)
7 March 2018
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Anyone wishing to use a structural subsystem on the mainline railway – infrastructure or rail vehicle – must get an authorisation from us before putting the subsystem into use.
EARR
22 May 2023
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An overview of the Health and Safety (Enforcing Authority for Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems) Regulations 2006 (as amended) (EARR).
Rail vehicle accessibility
14 January 2014
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An outline of the rail accessibility legislation enforced by the ORR.
Railway infrastructure and vehicle safety
13 January 2014
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ORR has powers of investigation and enforcement to ensure that railway operators are controlling risks posed by infrastructure and railway vehicles.
Applying for permissions, certificates or authorisations
9 March 2017
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We grant health and safety permissions and approvals to railway operators. There is detailed guidance on how to apply.
Draft exemption for the placing on the market of rail vehicles and components which contain asbestos
13 January 2014
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We sought views on a draft exemption to allow the placing on the market of asbestos-containing railway vehicles, and asbestos-containing components of railway vehicles. This stems from a consultation by The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) on proposals for draft regulations that would allow the placing on the market and use of a second-hand asbestos-containing article
Policy on variable usage charges for modified vehicles
13 January 2014
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Start date: 6 April 2011 End date: 20 May 2011 We have consulted on our policy regarding the variable usage charges applied to vehicles that have been modified to reduce track damage. The variable usage charge is set to reflect track wear and tear costs. It thereby incentivises train manufacturers, owners and operators to invest in track-friendly vehicles. In this consultation, we proposed to give
The Rail Ombudsman
29 August 2024
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ORR sponsors the Rail Ombudsman, which is a free, impartial and independent service that passengers can use to escalate unresolved complaints about train and station operators.
Safety certificates and safety authorisations
10 January 2014
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This page provides guidance on ROGS safety certificates and safety authorisations, including how to apply, and useful links related to the application process.
Condition 18 - interests in railway vehicles
27 May 2025
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Consents granted under Condition 18 (interests in railway vehicles) of Network Rail's network licence.
Know your rail rights
19 September 2023
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A guide for rail passengers on how to get refunds and compensation, how to make a complaint and other information for travellers on Britain's railways.
Table 1253 - Passenger vehicle kilometres by operator
6 October 2022
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Table 1343 - Freight vehicle kilometres by operator
22 September 2022
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Interoperability: common framework for new vehicles and infrastructure
25 April 2022
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Applicants must follow a common framework and get authorisation from us before putting new, upgraded or renewed infrastructure or rolling stock into use.
Holding Network Rail to account
31 January 2025
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How we hold Network Rail to account against the network licence.
Amey Rail Limited fined £533,000 following electrical shock injury to worker
4 April 2023
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Amey Rail Limited (ARL) has been fined £533,000 after pleading guilty to an offence under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, which followed an investigation and prosecution by industry regulator the Office of Rail and Road (ORR).
The Rail and Road Pod Episode 21: authorisations - giving the green light
8 December 2023
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In this episode, we take a look at our role in helping stations and trains into service
Channel Tunnel Intergovernmental Commission (IGC) and Safety Authority (CTSA)
24 February 2014
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ORR is not the safety or economic regulator for the Channel Tunnel. Those roles are currently carried out by the bi-national (UK and French) Channel Tunnel Intergovernmental Commission (IGC). Safety and economic regulation are a key part of IGC's responsibility to supervise and monitor all matters relating to the operation of the Channel Tunnel. The infrastructure manager for the Channel Tunnel
Response to DfT consultation on primary legislative changes required to effect rail reform
19 February 2024
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The Department for Transport consulted between 9 June 2022 and 4 August 2022 seeking views on primary legislative changes required to effect rail reform as set out in the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail.
ORR's approach to East West Rail track access: consultation outcome
15 June 2022
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The purpose of this consultation was to seek views on ORR’s proposed approach to considering track access applications relevant to introduction of East West Rail services.
Approach to authorisations under the Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2011
5 January 2017
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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
Table 6314 - Rolling stock vehicles by traction type and operator
20 October 2022
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