Getting plans for our strategic roads in a good shape
3 February 2017
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By Peter Antolik, Director, Highways.
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ORR seeks improvement on Highways England’s capital planning, asset management and data reporting
2 February 2017
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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
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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.
Preparation is key: the importance of pre-construction surveys and investigation
24 January 2017
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By David Hunt, Head of Economics and Policy, Highways Directorate.
Network Rail fined £800,000 following ORR prosecution for serious injury case at Redhill
9 January 2017
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Network Rail has today been fined £800,000 in a prosecution brought by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), following a serious incident on the railway two and a half years ago.
Network Rail fined £800,000 following ORR prosecution for serious injury case at Redhill
9 January 2017
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Network Rail has today been fined £800,000 in a prosecution brought by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), following a serious incident on the railway two and a half years ago.
ORR’s work on train dispatch safety
6 January 2017
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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
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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.
Statement on GTR-Southern’s Driver Only Operation
5 January 2017
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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
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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.