Health and safety

Interoperability authorisations

2 October 2024
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Details of all the new, major, upgraded or renewed infrastructure or rolling stock projects we have authorised into service since 2019.

Review of the costs and benefits of safety interventions

27 September 2024
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As the joint safety and economic regulator for Britain’s railway, we are reviewing how costs and benefits are assessed for safety initiatives, and whether reasonable practicability is systematically tested by duty holders.

ORR signs off upgrades at Aberdare Station

9 September 2024
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The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has authorised a significant expansion of Aberdare Station in South Wales as part of work to upgrade the Core Valley Lines.

Exclusions from mainline railway requirements

28 August 2024
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This page sets out what rail systems are excluded from the mainline railway requirements of the Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations 2006 (as amended) (ROGS).

Mainline certificates

16 August 2024
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ROGS safety certificates and authorisations issued by us for mainline operators.

Level crossing orders

16 August 2024
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Our guidance provides information and advice on level crossing orders and the process for making them.