Access projects, policy documents and statements
9 July 2026
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This page contains details of current projects, policy documents and statements regarding access to the rail network.
Rail professionals
Office of Rail and Road July 2026 newsletter
1 July 2026
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Office of Rail and Road's July 2026 newsletter.
Rail Reform and the Railways Bill
30 June 2026
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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.
Agency agreements and memoranda of understanding
30 June 2026
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We have agency agreements and co-operation agreements with different government departments and agencies.
Rail Regulator makes proposals for fairer redress
30 June 2026
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Passenger groups are being invited to comment on the Office of Rail and Road’s proposals to help ensure fairer redress when booked rail passenger assistance is not provided.
Consultation on a framework for determining redress for booked assistance not provided
30 June 2026
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Seeks views on a proposed draft framework to help rail operators determine appropriate redress when booked passenger assistance has not been provided.
ORR statement further to RAIB’s publication following the Elstow train collision, near Bedford
24 June 2026
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ORR spokesperson: “ORR’s thoughts are with the driver’s family and friends and all those injured or affected by the recent rail collision at Elstow, Bedfordshire."
All clear for Cambridge South passengers
19 June 2026
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The new Cambridge South railway station has been authorised to open by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), the rail regulator, clearing the way for passengers to travel to and from the station from Sunday 28 June 2026.
ORR says most journeys made on Great Britain’s rail network since 1920
18 June 2026
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Passenger journeys on Great Britain’s rail network have reached record levels, annual data released today by ORR shows