Rail operators

Health and safety laws

11 August 2022
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This section gives an overview of the main rail-specific legislation that we enforce using health and safety powers under the Health and Safety and Work etc. Act 1974.

Depot access

2 August 2022
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We regulate access to around 100 light maintenance depots in Britain which provide services to passenger and other trains.

Outputs delivery independent reports

20 July 2022

Content archived on 8 April 2026

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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.