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ORR seeks more competition for train driver psychometric assessments

27 January 2022

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is consulting on proposals offered by Rail Assessment Centre Forum (RACF) that aim to open up the provision of train driver psychometric assessments to greater competition.

Improving train performance in the North West and Central Region

12 January 2022

The most important thing to passengers after safety is the punctuality and reliability of trains. In 2018, performance in Network Rail’s North West and Central region (NW&C) deteriorated and failed to substantially recover during 2019.

Delay attribution review - Scoping stage consultation

4 January 2022

Delay attribution is the process by which the causes of reasons for delays to train services delay are determined both the 'what' and the 'who'.

The Rail and Road Pod - Episode 10: Behind Britain’s rail stats

23 December 2021

YouTuber, Geoff Marshall takes over the reins as guest host to discuss all things railway stats.

The Rail and Road Pod - Episode 9: How the rail industry is delivering disability awareness and equality training

3 December 2021

On our 9th episode, we’re taking another look at accessibility on Britain's railway.

Office of Rail and Road December 2021 newsletter

30 November 2021

Welcome to the December edition of the stakeholder newsletter.

Amey Rail fined £600,000 for health and safety failings during reconstruction of Market Harborough station

15 November 2021

Track access decisions

4 November 2021

This section contains decisions we have made since 2020. For older decisions, please see our decisions library. All approved agreements and subsequently approved amendments to track access decisions are held on our public register.

Office of Rail and Road November 2021 newsletter

2 November 2021

Welcome to the November edition of the stakeholder newsletter.

The Rail & Road Pod - Episode 8: Collaborating with heritage railways to promote safety

13 October 2021

On this, the second episode focusing on heritage railways, the Rail and Road Pod visits Aln Valley Railway in Northumberland to continue the discussion on how ORR and the heritage sector are collaborating to maximise safety.

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