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Health and safety enforcement powers and policy

18 September 2023

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

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.

Gwili Railway Company Ltd fined £18,000 after volunteer injured in fall from height

7 September 2023

Gwili Railway Company Ltd has been fined £18,000 after pleading guilty to one offence under the Work at Height Regulations 2005, which followed an investigation and prosecution by industry regulator the Office of Rail and Road (ORR).

Agreed amendments to contracts in 2022 (section 22)

7 September 2023

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

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

Office of Rail and Road September 2023 newsletter

Access guidance update in preparation for revocation of retained EU law

25 August 2023

Sought views on draft updated access guidance in preparation for the Department for Transport's (DfT) intended revocation of 4 access related implementing regulations.

Rail industry must meet challenges for a safer future

24 August 2023

Ian Prosser focuses on areas he wants to see the industry focus on in his final year as His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Railways

International engagement and co-operation

2 August 2023

This page outlines the organisations, forums and platforms we are involved with to fulfil our international work and support cross-border services.

Office of Rail and Road August 2023 newsletter

1 August 2023

Office of Rail and Road August 2023 newsletter.

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