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Press releasesORR launches ‘lessons learned’ review into crack issues on Hitachi Class 800 and 385 series trains
7 June 2021
Press releasesRail Regulator finds Network Rail’s delivery plans are broadly on track but raises risk funding concerns
25 May 2021
Press releasesORR recommends further action to tackle signalling market competition concerns
11 May 2021
Press releasesTyne Wear Metro operator fined £1.5 million following ORR prosecution after death of employee
23 April 2021
Press releasesNetwork Rail fined nearly £700,000 following ORR prosecution after serious fire accident
21 April 2021
Press releasesRail regulator’s review prompts industry action on website accessibility and passenger information
6 April 2021
Press releasesPassenger numbers and season ticket usage rise between October and December 2020
11 March 2021
Press releasesTens of thousands of railway staff trained in understanding disabled people’s needs
2 March 2021
Press releasesORR report shows differences in regional performance on Highways England roads
10 February 2021
Press releasesRail regulator proposes new guidance to support better decision making in level crossing safety
20 January 2021
Press releases£135,000 fine for Network Rail following ORR investigation into electrocution
16 December 2020-
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New rail and road podcast puts spotlight on passenger rail accessibility progress
15 December 2020 
Press releasesPassenger numbers increased by almost 100m when first lockdown eased
10 December 2020
Press releasesORR half year report shows good train performance by Network Rail in Covid-19
8 December 2020-
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Regulator praises Network Rail’s Covid-19 response but raises concerns on capacity planning and approach to timetabling
4 December 2020 
Press releasesBritain’s busiest station recorded 7.3 million fewer entries and exits in 2019-20
1 December 2020
