Current licences
17 May 2023
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This section contains electronic versions of licences which are in force, listed by company.
Rail
Review of the General Approval to amend passenger track access contracts
15 May 2023
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ORR sought views on a review of the scope and definitions of the General Approval for passenger track access contracts.
Network Rail required to clear backlog on examining structures
15 May 2023
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ORR has today written to Network Rail over concerns about a backlog in examining the condition of its railway structures such as bridges, tunnels and culverts.
New or reinstated level crossings
12 May 2023
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We do not approve or grant permission for new or reinstated level crossings.
ORR Business Plan 2023-24: driving improvements for rail and road users
11 May 2023
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We’ve recently published our business plan for 2023-24. Here some of our senior management team talk about their priorities for the year.
Office of Rail and Road May 2023 newsletter
2 May 2023
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Office of Rail and Road May 2023 newsletter
Managing safety issues in heritage
2 May 2023
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Simon Barber, principal inspector of heritage railways, highlights the current safety issues faced by the heritage sector.
Proposals to modify track access consultations
27 April 2023
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Consultation on proposals to update ORR’s track access guidance modules on duration and the code of practice for track access consultations.
Improvement notices 2022
24 April 2023
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This page contains details of improvement notices issued in 2022.
Market study into the supply of signalling systems
21 April 2023
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Signalling systems are an essential part of the railway. They keep passengers safe by ensuring trains do not come into conflict with each other and play a key role in freeing up capacity on our congested network.