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ORR response to Transport Select Committee Chair, 7am Avanti service from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston

21 January 2026

ORR spokesperson: “ORR has a good track record of getting the balance right in granting permission to new services and ensuring there is enough room on the rail network to recover when things go wrong.

Supporting fair and transparent rail retailing: updated guidance for retailers

20 January 2026

We have published updated Guidance on Rail Retailing, following a public consultation in autumn 2025.

Consultation: review of the Code of Practice on retail information for rail tickets and services

16 January 2026

Sought feedback on new guidance on rail retailing which aims to assist rail retailers in meeting their consumer law obligations regarding the provision of information to passengers.

Office of Rail and Road January 2026 newsletter

6 January 2026

Reform of regulators and regulation

6 January 2026

What we are doing to reduce the administrative burden and support economic growth with our regulated entities.

Streamlining our regulatory approach

18 December 2025

Workforce management information

18 December 2025

Workforce information is sent to the Cabinet Office regularly and it includes the number of staff by grade, payroll and non-payroll.

Stakeholder engagement

17 December 2025

We monitor on the quality of Network Rail's engagement with its stakeholder community.

Board meeting minutes

12 December 2025

ORR's board meets around ten times a year (monthly except August and December).

Improving assisted travel

12 December 2025

Our Accessible Travel Policy guidance for train and station operators sets out the commitments they must include in their policies for helping older and disabled people to travel by rail.

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