£1bn overspend masks efficiency savings at Network Rail
An Office of Rail and Road report shows Network Rail exceeded its efficiency target in the last year, though its overspend was approaching £1bn.
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MPs probe rail managers, unions and charities over ticket offices axe
MPs will continue its inquiry into accessible transport, questioning management, unions and charities over plans to close rail ticket offices.
ORR seeks better passenger information regarding changes to bookings
The ORR has called for better communication with passengers whose journeys are changed or cancelled.
Gwili Railway fined after volunteer falls from roof of Mk1 coach
The fine comes after the heritage train operator pleaded guilty to an offence under the Work at Height Regulations 2005
Tickets on sale for Christmas travel on London North Eastern Railway
Tickets for travel on London North Eastern Railway services over the Christmas and New Year period have gone on sale from today, 31 August.
Watchdog challenges Transport for Wales over poor performance
Transport Focus is continuing to challenge Transport for Wales to improve its rail services.
ORR publishes new guidance for heritage railways
The Office of Rail and Road and published new guidance for heritage railways to help them apply the requirements of Railways and Other Guided Transpor…
ORR release statement on Jacobite steam train cancellations
The Office of Rail and Road has released a statement regarding the issues of concern found with the Jacobite steam train.
Further Jacobite steam train cancellations due to ‘issues of concern’ from ORR
West Coast Railways has announced more details of the Jacobite service suspension, which came into effect earlier this week.
Health and Safety Report focusses on climate change and workers health
In its latest Health and Safety Report, the Office of Rail and Road makes a number of recommendations that Network Rail must address.