Network Rail’s enhancements
10 October 2023
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We monitor Network Rail’s planning and delivery of enhancements (large scale projects delivering new infrastructure capabilities).
Rail passengers
The Rail and Road Pod Episode 19: trainee rail inspectors - making the grade
4 October 2023
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In this episode, we take a look at the journey taken by a trainee inspector.
Office of Rail and Road October 2023 newsletter
28 September 2023
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Office of Rail and Road October 2023 newsletter
Level crossing layout diagrams
21 September 2023
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Examples of typical layouts that may be found at certain types of level crossings.
Network Rail exceeded efficiency target but wider financial performance suffered
19 September 2023
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Today, we’ve published our April 2022 to March 2023 Annual Efficiency and Finance Assessment of Network Rail.
Health and safety enforcement powers and policy
18 September 2023
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Our inspectors have a number of powers given to them by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, which range from giving advice and information through to prosecution in the courts.
Network Rail fined £6.7m for Carmont health and safety failings
8 September 2023
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Network Rail Infrastructure Limited has been fined £6.7m for health and safety failings which led to the train accident at Carmont in 2020, when three people died and a further six were injured.
Agreed amendments to contracts in 2022 (section 22)
7 September 2023
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Our decisions in 2022 on amendments to contracts where Network Rail and the train operator were in agreement
ORR welcomes improvements in notifications of alterations to pre-booked trains but better explanation of passengers’ options needed
6 September 2023
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The Office of Rail and Road has written to train operators saying that ticket retailers need to build on the good progress of automatic notifications, by providing improved clarity for passengers regarding their rights where there are changes to booked trains.
Office of Rail and Road September 2023 newsletter
31 August 2023
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Office of Rail and Road September 2023 newsletter