Independent reporters
30 July 2026
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Independent reporters provide professional advice to the ORR on the quality of Network Rail's service provision, as specified in its licence.
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Passenger information licence conditions
28 July 2026
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Passenger train and station operators have information obligations in their licences.
Improvement notices 2022
28 July 2026
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This page contains details of improvement notices issued in 2022.
Current licence casework consultations
28 July 2026
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This page details proposals to grant licences or licence exemptions on which we are consulting.
ORR discussion document: modifying non-GBR licences in the context of rail reform
27 July 2026
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Provides ORR’s emerging thinking and seeks stakeholder views on licence modifications which may be necessary or desirable in the context of rail reform.
ORR seeks views on railway licence changes to prepare for rail reform
27 July 2026
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• ORR sets out plans on licences needed for the transition to rail reform. Proposed changes maintain accountability and consumer protections. Views invited ahead of formal consultation later this year.
Protecting rail workers from violence and harassment: employers’ legal duties
23 July 2026
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Violence and harassment against rail workers remains a significant and growing concern across Great Britain’s railway. It is a challenge that we must work effectively together as an industry to tackle.
Workforce health and safety
23 July 2026
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ORR’s expectations, powers and planned work on the topic of work-related violence and harassment against rail workers.
Young volunteers supported to play their part in heritage railways following new safety guidance
22 July 2026
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The Office of Rail and Road has today published guidance designed to help heritage railway and tramway operators give young volunteers, aged from 14 to minimum school leaving age, the chance to learn new skills while making sure the right safeguards are in place.
Minor and heritage railways
22 July 2026
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There are well over 200 minor and heritage railways operating across Great Britain, and we are responsible for regulating their safety.