Office of Rail and Road March 2024 newsletter
1 March 2024
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ORR authorises upgrades at Reading West station ahead of opening
21 February 2024
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The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has authorised upgrades at Reading West railway station, ahead of their entry into service.
Register of Authorised Types of railway Vehicles
19 February 2024
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This page lists vehicles registered on the UK Register of Authorised Types of railway Vehicles (the UK Register), kept by ORR.
Implementing PR23: consultation on drafting changes to access contracts
15 February 2024
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A consultation on the changes we propose to make to Network Rail's track and station access contracts to implement the 2023 periodic review (PR23).
Land disposal policy
13 February 2024
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It is important that land in which Network Rail has an interest and which may be important to the continuing operation and future development of the network, and services relating to railways, is not disposed of against the public interest. Condition 17 of Network Rail's network licence safeguards against the inappropriate disposal of land assets.
Consultation on draft guidance for managing rail staff fatigue
9 February 2024
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Seeks feedback on updated guidance for managing rail staff fatigue. The guidance does not introduce any new policy positions.
Office of Rail and Road February 2024 newsletter
2 February 2024
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Office of Rail and Road February 2024 newsletter
ORR’s 2023 Authorisations wrapped – 11 new and improved stations across Great Britain
26 January 2024
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The opening of a new railway station, or significant improvements to one, brings many benefits for the community it serves- often increasing a station’s capacity, improving accessibility, and providing modern facilities. So it’s important that stations are ready to enter into service as soon as possible, while making sure the organisation that built them has complied with standards covering health
ORR gives approval for enhancements at University station, Birmingham, to open
17 January 2024
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The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has authorised two new station buildings and other significant enhancements at University railway station in Birmingham, allowing them to enter into service.
Targeted assurance review reports: engineering and asset management assurance work
16 January 2024
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We undertake targeted assurance reviews to gain in-depth understanding into ongoing or emerging issues, risks and opportunities within Network Rail which could impact regulatory targets.