ORR and accessibility
6 September 2018
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By Stephanie Tobyn, Deputy Director for Consumers.
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ORR Chair announced
21 August 2018
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The Department for Transport (DfT) and The Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP have today announced Declan Collier as the Chair of the Offfice of Rail and Road.
Far from stationary
16 August 2018
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By Gerry Leighton, Head of Stations & Depots.
ORR requires action by Network Rail over timetabling failures
27 July 2018
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The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has required Network Rail to take four actions immediately to improve services for passengers after an investigation found systemic failings in the company's general management of timetable changes. This contributed to massive disruption in May for many passengers.
Office of Rail and Road Update - July 2018
25 July 2018
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Welcome to ORR's July Newsletter.
Kier fined £600,000 following concrete block building site injury
17 July 2018
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Kier Infrastructure was today fined £600,000 after being convicted of one offence under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act.
Workers are key to ensuring Britain's railways remain safe
17 July 2018
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The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today published its Annual Report on Health and Safety Performance which reveals that Britain's railways remain safe, but highlights that the industry must focus on supporting its staff to ensure passengers travel safely in coming years.
ORR's assessment of Highways England: performance is steady but Highways England needs to continue to manage costs
16 July 2018
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By Richard Coates, Deputy Director, Highways.
ORR engaging with European Commission to protect interests of Britain's railway
13 July 2018
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By Joanna Whittington, Chief Executive.
ORR welcomes the European Commission's opening of an in-depth investigation into the proposed merger of Siemens and Alstom
13 July 2018
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The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) welcomes the European Commission's decision to open an in-depth investigation into the proposed merger of Siemens and Alstom.