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Ten years on from the Sandilands tram incident in Croydon, Richard Hines, HM Chief Inspector of Railways, reflects on those affected, the progress made in tram safety and the importance of continuing to learn lessons.

Each year ORR publishes statistics on the average age of rolling stock for each passenger operator in Great Britain.

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today launched a consultation on a draft Retail Code of Practice that would establish new safeguards for the future online rail ticket market under Great British Railways (GBR). The draft Code is intended to help ensure the market remains fair and open, supporting competition and passenger choice as GBR takes on a major role in rail retail.

Proposals for new train services between London and Wrexham, Rochdale and Blackpool have been rejected by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) after its assessment found adding more trains to the West Coast Main Line would likely increase delays and cancelled trains for passengers.

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR), the rail regulator, has today authorised a raft of improvements to busy Salford Crescent station, which will start to provide benefits to passengers later this year.

Third parties and investors will pay lower fees to invest in rail network infrastructure and rolling stock under new rates published today by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), the rail regulator, as part of wider work to boost economic growth.

ORR’s latest assessments show that Network Rail is exceeding its efficiency targets, but rising costs and reduced financial headroom are increasing pressure on renewals.

The Office of Rail and Road has today appointed Paul Smith as its Chief Executive Officer, following a public competition.