High Speed regulation
16 March 2018
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By Feras Alshaker, Head of Planning & Enhancements.
Rail
Network Rail fined £733,000 following ORR prosecution for freight train derailment
14 March 2018
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Network Rail Infrastructure Limited has today been fined £733,000 at Bristol Crown Court for failing to undertake adequate maintenance to prevent the derailment of a freight train near Gloucester in October 2013.
National Rail Conditions of Travel
8 March 2018
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Passengers will benefit from a greater clarity about their rights when they are delayed, as train companies prepare to change the National Rail Conditions of Travel (NRCoT) on 11 March.
Investing in the rail network: What other bodies might I need to engage with?
7 March 2018
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Those wishing to invest in the national rail network or rail assets connected to it should approach various other bodies to discuss their proposals.
Investing in the rail network: Licensing
7 March 2018
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We issue licences to show that a person is ‘fit and proper’ to operate railway assets.
Investing in the rail network: Securing access
7 March 2018
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If a train operator wants to run trains on the national railway network, it will need a track access contract with Network Rail.
Investing in the rail network: Authorising vehicles and infrastructure (Interoperability)
7 March 2018
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Interoperability authorisation has a direct relationship to safety, but has a wider purpose of ensuring technical compatibility, reliability, performance and accessibility of new or substantially modified rail vehicles or infrastructure.
Investing in the rail network: Managing safety
7 March 2018
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You will need to comply with general health and safety requirements applicable to all UK employers.
Investing in the rail network: When do I need to start engaging with ORR?
7 March 2018
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This is dictated by the nature and complexity of your project and your familiarity with rail standards and legislation. As a general rule, it is helpful if you engage with us as soon as possible, once you are aware of how your project will have an impact on railway safety, infrastructure, operations etc. In particular, if you have any concerns regarding safety, interoperability, access or
Investing in the rail network
7 March 2018
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Our investment framework and guidance for investing in the railway industry.