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As more passengers return to rail, Britain's Office of Rail…
As more passengers return to rail, Britain's Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is calling for Network Rail to take action to retain a railway which more reflects the train service performance improvements seen during the pandemic.
The Office of Rail and Road has published recommendations aimed…
The Office of Rail and Road has published recommendations aimed at boosting Great Britain’s railway signalling market in a package of measures that would allow Network Rail to improve competition between suppliers.
A review commissioned into how Network Rail plans for and…
A review commissioned into how Network Rail 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.
Following the disruption caused by the discovery of cracks on…
Following the disruption caused by the discovery of cracks on Hitachi Class 800 and 385 series trains in May 2021, ORR is set to undertake a review of the impact of the incident on safety and passengers.
ORR has raised its concerns regarding the two main players…
ORR has raised its concerns regarding the two main players in the UK's railway signalling market, stating that competition needs to be improved for alternative companies.
ORR has praised Network Rail for its performance during the…
ORR has praised Network Rail for its performance during the COVID-19 pandemic, but has outlined that efforts need to improve in the North West.
The UK's Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has called…
The UK's Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has called for passengers to receive more effective advice and reassurance during disruption, with clear and reliable information.
The UK's Office of Rail and Road's 2019-2020 assessment shows…
The UK's Office of Rail and Road's 2019-2020 assessment shows Network Rail has saved more than £385 million in the first year of its new control period 6, but passenger and freight performance varied by region.
ORR have stated that operators using the High Speed 1…
ORR have stated that operators using the High Speed 1 rail line will be expected to collectively pay £25.9 million annually.
Network Rail is currently making progress ahead of target, being…
Network Rail is currently making progress ahead of target, being on track to deliver £391 million of efficiency savings in 2019 and 2020.
The ORR sets out its proposals aimed at passengers being…
The ORR sets out its proposals aimed at passengers being made more aware of their right to compensation, and disabled travellers experiencing more reliable assistance services, and greater accessibility across the rail network overall.
Passengers rely on both Network Rail and train operators to…
Passengers rely on both Network Rail and train operators to deliver performance, but the role of the ORR is to examine Network Rail’s contribution.
For both passengers and freight operators the approval will help…
For both passengers and freight operators the approval will help cut delays caused by infrastructure failures, such as track defects.
