GTR tests new in-cab signalling technology on Great Northern Class 717 fleet
Govia Thameslink Railway has begun to test in-cab signalling technology on its Great Northern Class 717 fleet, as part of the East Coast Digital Progr…
Tag: Office of Rail and Road (ORR)
New Scottish railway station approved for opening this December
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has allowed the new East Linton railway station to enter service ahead of its planned opening on 13 December.
Regulator calls for better information about rail replacement buses
The ORR has raised concerns with operators and Network Rail about information provided to passengers when rail replacement services are in use.
West Coast Railways release update on Central Door Locking issue
The Office of Road and Rail have granted tour operator, West Coast Railways, an exemption for the Central Door Locking issue until a court decision ha…
Office of Rail and Road begins investigation of train performance for Wales and Western region
The investigation which launched today, (29th Nov), will focus on Network Rail Wales and Western region's poor punctuality and reliability
Regulator reveals rail industry continues to recover from the pandemic
Rail industry shows encouraging signs of recovery as journeys increase 40% on last year.
Office of Rail and Road approves new services at Peterborough
Today (Friday 24 November), the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) gave approval to open access operator Grand Central to run services from Peterborough st…
Hull Trains receives award for being ‘Best Place to Work’ in the city
At this year's Hull Live Business Awards, Hull Trains was recognised as the city’s “Best Place to Work”.
Hull Trains tops table for recovery in post-pandemic passenger numbers
The latest data on passenger numbers shows that more people are now travelling with Hull Trains than before the pandemic.
Northern appoints former driver to head operational standards
Northern has appointed its interim head of operational standards Mark Gardner to the role on a permanent basis.