Light rail and tramways
27 November 2023
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ORR is the safety regulator and enforcing authority for light railways and tramways.
Rail
Rail regulator assumes sponsorship of the Rail Ombudsman
26 November 2023
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The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has this weekend begun its sponsorship of the Rail Ombudsman. This fulfils the Plan for Rail commitment for ORR to take on this role and will allow it to hold the provider to account for the independent and impartial delivery of the service.
ORR gives approval for new services at Peterborough
24 November 2023
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The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today (24 November) given the go-ahead for Grand Central, an open access operator, to serve Peterborough railway station, offering more journey opportunities and choice to passengers.
ORR: green light for upgraded Castleford railway station to open
23 November 2023
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The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has authorised into service the newly upgraded Castleford railway station, ahead of its expected opening later this year.
ORR gives go-ahead for upgraded Gatwick Airport railway station to open
21 November 2023
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The Office of Rail and Road (ORR), has authorised into service the newly upgraded Gatwick Airport station, which opens today, Tuesday 21 November.
Improvement notices 2023
10 November 2023
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This page contains details of improvement notices issued in 2023.
PR23 final determination explained
3 November 2023
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For the five years from April 2024, Network Rail plans to spend £43.1 billion operating, maintaining and renewing Britain’s railways.
The board
3 November 2023
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We are governed by a board responsible for setting our strategy and overseeing its delivery.
Office of Rail and Road November 2023 newsletter
1 November 2023
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Office of Rail and Road November 2023 newsletter
ORR approves £43.1bn plan to deliver a safe and customer focused railway
31 October 2023
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The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today set out its final determination of Network Rail’s £43.1bn plans (£38.5bn in England and Wales, £4.6bn in Scotland) to deliver a safe and customer focused railway. The plans cover the five years from 1 April 2024, known as Control Period 7 (CP7).