Researchers

High-level guidance and general principles on assessing whether risks on Britain's railways have been reduced so far as is reasonably practicable.

ORR has powers of investigation and enforcement to ensure that railway operators are controlling risks posed by infrastructure and railway vehicles.

Information on enforcement powers

General duty concerning stewardship of the physical HS1 railway infrastructure.

Information on interim access charges reviews

This section sets out our role in periodic reviews and in interim access charges reviews.

Any mainline transport operator who holds a safety certificate or safety authorisation must send us an annual report on their safety performance.

This page contains an overview of the arrangements for controlling risks arising from the introduction of new or altered vehicles and infrastructure on non-mainline rail systems.

In cases where those with a duty to cooperate fail to reach an agreement it is expected that they will explore all avenues to resolve the dispute.