Rail operators

Working patterns: fatigue

15 August 2024
Working patterns can create safety risks if they are not properly planned and controlled.

Network Rail's network licence

12 August 2024
Network Rail's network licence requires it to comply with the conditions we set in the public interest.

Enhancements independent reports

7 August 2024

Content archived on 8 April 2026

Network Rail's network licence includes a condition providing for independent experts (reporters) to be appointed by the network operator (Network Rail), to provide ORR with advice on different aspects of Network Rail’s performance.

‘Evolution, not revolution for rail health and safety’

6 August 2024
In ORR's latest Annual Rail Health and Safety report, Richard Hines, the new HM Chief Inspector of Railways, says the industry cannot afford to be complacent when faced with the effects of climate change, an increased reliance on maintaining existing infrastructure rather than replacement, and a period of significant change through reform.
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