Rail
Rail regulator sets sights on boosting competition, innovation and value for money in railway signalling
8 November 2021
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The current signalling market in Great Britain is valued at £800-900 million per year. As Britain’s railway infrastructure undergoes one of the most significant modernisation programmes in its history as it increasingly adopts digital technology, the market is expected to expand significantly. For change on this scale to be delivered affordably, Network Rail as the main buyer of signalling systems
Track access decisions
4 November 2021
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This section contains decisions we have made since 2020. For older decisions, please see our decisions library. All approved agreements and subsequently approved amendments to track access decisions are held on our public register.
The law and our duties
3 November 2021
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We operate within the framework set by legislation, and we are accountable through Parliament and the courts.
Office of Rail and Road November 2021 newsletter
2 November 2021
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Welcome to the November edition of the stakeholder newsletter.
Responses to RAIB reports 2012
2 November 2021
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Our responses to the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) in relation to their recommendations published in 2012.
Regulator publishes safety regulations guidance update
29 October 2021
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The Office of Rail and Road has today (29 October) published updated guidance to key railway safety regulations following a review of how the guidelines work in practice for railway companies.
Review of the Schedule 8 train performance regime
28 October 2021
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In this consultation, part of ORR's periodic review 2023 (PR23) programme, we present initial proposals for reform of Network Rail’s train performance regime.
Rail regulator calls for better planning of engineering works to reduce impact on passengers
14 October 2021
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An Office of Rail and Road (ORR) review commissioned into how Network Rail (NR) plans for and delivers engineering works has found that while there have been some recent improvements, further work is required to minimise disruption to passengers and ensure public money is spent appropriately.
The Rail & Road Pod - Episode 8: Collaborating with heritage railways to promote safety
13 October 2021
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On this, the second episode focusing on heritage railways, the Rail and Road Pod visits Aln Valley Railway in Northumberland to continue the discussion on how ORR and the heritage sector are collaborating to maximise safety.