The law and our duties
3 November 2021
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We operate within the framework set by legislation, and we are accountable through Parliament and the courts.
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Office of Rail and Road November 2021 newsletter
2 November 2021
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Welcome to the November edition of the stakeholder newsletter.
Responses to RAIB reports 2012
2 November 2021
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Our responses to the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) in relation to their recommendations published in 2012.
Regulator publishes safety regulations guidance update
29 October 2021
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The Office of Rail and Road has today (29 October) published updated guidance to key railway safety regulations following a review of how the guidelines work in practice for railway companies.
Rail regulator calls for better planning of engineering works to reduce impact on passengers
14 October 2021
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An Office of Rail and Road (ORR) review commissioned into how Network Rail (NR) plans for and delivers engineering works has found that while there have been some recent improvements, further work is required to minimise disruption to passengers and ensure public money is spent appropriately.
The Rail & Road Pod - Episode 8: Collaborating with heritage railways to promote safety
13 October 2021
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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.
Office of Rail and Road October 2021 newsletter
6 October 2021
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Welcome to the October edition of the stakeholder newsletter.
ORR’s Chief Inspector of Railways issues level crossing warning
30 September 2021
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‘Be aware of your surroundings and use level crossings safely’ is the warning issued today by HM Chief Inspector of Railways following the release of rail safety statistics by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR).
Rail freight moved across Britain’s railway returns to pre-pandemic levels
23 September 2021
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The amount of freight moved across Britain’s railway has returned to pre-pandemic levels according to statistics published by the Office of Rail and Road today.