The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has started an investigation into a runaway track trolley and collision with equipment at North Rode in Cheshire.
Category: Office of Rail and Road (ORR)
Rail Academy approved by Office of Rail and Road
The Rail Officially becomes UK’s only independent Train Driver Training and Examination Centre.
Regulator partners with Rail Safe Friendly to spread message about railway safety
The Office of Rail and Road has partnered with Rail Safe Friendly to send a message to children about the dangers of trespassing on the railway.
Regulator partners with Rail Safe Friendly to spread message about railway safety
The Office of Rail and Road has partnered with Rail Safe Friendly to send a message to children about the dangers of trespassing on the railway.
Regulator’s review leads to cut in maximum fee for ticket refunds
After the regulator found that it costs train operators and ticket retailers less than five pounds to refund an unused ticket, the industry has halved the maximum fee they can charge.
Petition launched to get The Jacobite Steam train back on tracks
Following the recent news that West Coast Railways have suspended their Jacobite steam train, and the statement released by the Office of Road and Rail, a petition has been launched on change.org The petition, started by Maria Wilson, says “As a result…
ORR statement following Jacobite Steam Train suspension
Following the announcement yesterday from West Coast Railways that they are suspending the Jacobite steam train, the Office of Road and Rail have released a statement. They say that for a number of years heritage operators have been aware of the need f…
West Coast Railways submits new heritage train exemption application
West Coast Railways has submitted a new exemption application to the Office of Rail and Road.
ORR: Positive response in wake of rail fee transparency report
The Office of Rail and Road says retailers have responded positively to their report in December 2023 regarding additional fees and how transparent they are about them.