Better regulation
19 December 2022
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We work to create a regulatory and monitoring environment which is in the interests of rail and road users.
Rail
Rail regulator provides key updates on future regulation of the rail network
19 December 2022
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The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today published an update on its review into the future regulation of the rail network in Great Britain.
PR23 policy framework initial consultations
19 December 2022
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A consultation on outcomes, infrastructure performance and managing change and a technical consultation on the measures in our proposed CP7 outcomes framework.
Entities in charge of maintenance
12 December 2022
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People or organisations responsible for the maintenance of rail vehicles on the mainline railway are known as Entities in Charge of Maintenance (ECMs). This page gives an overview of the requirements for ECMs. It has been updated to reflect the legislative requirements following the UK’s exit from the EU.
Licence exemptions by company L - S
7 December 2022
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This section lists railway licence exemptions for companies L – S.
Rolling stock companies
5 December 2022
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Rolling stock leasing companies (ROSCOs) own most of the coaches, locomotives and freight wagons on the rails, which they hire out to train and freight operating companies.
Another step towards opening markets for ticket machines and gates
2 December 2022
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Competition in the supply chains which support Great Britain’s railway services is essential if passengers and taxpayers are to receive a high-quality service at an efficient cost.
Market study into the supply of automatic ticket gates and ticket vending machines
2 December 2022
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We carried out a market study into automatic ticket gates (ATGs) and ticket vending machines (TVMs) to review how the markets are working and to ensure the market conditions facilitate competition and innovation.
Regulator approves new Grand Union train service from Carmarthen to London Paddington
1 December 2022
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The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has opened up the Great Western Main Line to competition and enabled a significant increase in rail services between London and South Wales.
Rail regulator delivers positive outcome for passengers and freight
30 November 2022
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Today, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) announced its decision to use railway track capacity between Wrexham and Bidston for Transport for Wales Rail Limited (TfWRL) and GB Railfreight Limited (GBRf). This decision will see both more passenger services and greater certainty for freight trains on the line.