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.
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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…
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,…
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…
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 th…
RAIB to investigate Boxing Day passenger death at London railway station
The RAIB has revealed details of its upcoming investigation into the death of a passenger at Stratford station in east London.
Office of Rail and Road investigate passenger train collision with tree in Scotland
The incident took place on the 27th of December when a train travelling between Balmossie and Broughty struck a fallen tree
New Lumo services planned between London and Newcastle
Lumo plans additional services between Newcastle and London as well as faster journeys between Edinburgh and London.
ORR gives approval for University station, Birmingham, to open
The Office of Rail and Road has authorised the opening of new buildings and other enhancements at University railway station.