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​​Rail Reform and the Railways Bill​

20 November 2025
​​On 5 November 2025, the UK Government laid the Railways Bill (the Bill) in Parliament. ​The Bill will have a significant impact on ORR’s responsibilities, leading to a change in our overall role. ​

ORR authorises new platform at Ynyswen Station

17 November 2025
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has authorised significant upgrades to Ynyswen railway station in South Wales, which form part of the Core Valley Lines (CVL) transformation project. They will improve service capacity, accessibility, and deliver a more sustainable and efficient transport network for local communities.

Independent reporters

31 October 2025
Independent reporters provide professional advice to the ORR on the quality of Network Rail's service provision, as specified in its licence.

Consultation on Accessible Travel Policy (ATP) Guidance redress requirements

29 October 2025
Sought views on our proposal to amend our Accessible Travel Policy (ATP) Guidance to require all operators to determine redress for failed assistance where it has not been delivered as booked on a case-by-case basis. We also invited comments on any other matters in the ATP Guidance that relate to the redress requirements.
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