Rail

Today the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has published for the first time, the track access dashboard, an overview of how passenger and freight train operators are using the capacity available across the UK rail network (access rights) and how effectively the rail industry is meeting timetabling timescales.

Today is Earth Day, an annual event to demonstrate support for environmental protection.

The Office of Rail and Road’s report, published today, finds some disabled passengers have experienced accessibility difficulties with the rail complaints process. There is also a lack of awareness of how to seek redress for booked assistance failures.

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has authorised significant enhancements at Dore & Totley railway station in Sheffield.