Rail

Green light for Virgin Trains international services

17 August 2026

Network Rail fined £1.2 million after Rugby station wall collapse left man seriously injured

7 August 2026

Network Rail has today been fined £1.2 million after pleading guilty to an offence under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, following an investigation and prosecution by industry regulator the Office of Rail and Road (ORR).

Office of Rail and Road August 2026 newsletter

31 July 2026

Welcome to the August edition of ORR’s stakeholder newsletter.

Targeted assurance review reports: engineering and asset management assurance work

31 July 2026

We undertake targeted assurance reviews to gain in-depth understanding into ongoing or emerging issues, risks and opportunities within Network Rail which could impact regulatory targets.

Rail reform consultations

30 July 2026

As the Railways Bill progresses through Parliament and work continues to establish Great British Railways (GBR), ORR will consult on a range of policy, regulatory and implementation matters arising from rail reform.