Publications

Update on Highways England’s capital planning and asset management

1 February 2017
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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

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

Driver Controlled Operation (DCO)

4 January 2017
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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
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We have produced detailed guidance on developing and maintaining staff competence.

Railway safety levy consultation

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

New General Approval for freight track access contracts

19 September 2016
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Date published: 30 September 2016 Closing date: 11 November 2016, 5pm The purpose of this consultation was to seek views on a proposed new General Approval for freight track access contracts, to replace the Freight Access (Track Access Contracts) General Approval 2012. The new General Approval reflects changes in industry processes and the model freight track access contracts, and modifications to

Review of the General Approval (Stations) 2013 and General Approval (Depots) 2013

25 August 2016
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This consultation is now closed. Review of the general approvals - final conclusions Our final conclusions following our consultation on reviewing the General Approval (Stations) 2013 and General Approval (Depots) 2013. Review of the General Approval (Stations) 2013 & General Approval (Depots) 2013 – final conclusions 27 January 2017 General approval for stations (2017) General approval for depots