Asbestos
5 July 2024
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Our responsibilities and HSE's responsibilities for enforcing asbestos laws and what those laws require.
Health and safety
New ORR guidance to support the rollout of latest safety technology
9 May 2024
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We have published new guidance on the application of rail safety regulations to train protection systems, which will support duty holders understand their obligations as they migrate to modern signalling systems.
Train protection systems
8 May 2024
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Train protection is equipment fitted to trains and the track that can reduce risks from signals passed at danger (SPADs) and over-speeding.
Consultation on draft train protection systems guidance
8 May 2024
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Sought feedback on new train protection systems guidance. Guidance aims to clarify legal obligations of dutyholders in relation to modern train protection systems.
ORR gives approval for enhancements at Dore & Totley station
9 April 2024
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The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has authorised significant enhancements at Dore & Totley railway station in Sheffield.
ORR authorises upgrades at Reading West station ahead of opening
21 February 2024
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The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has authorised upgrades at Reading West railway station, ahead of their entry into service.
ORR gives approval for enhancements at University station, Birmingham, to open
17 January 2024
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The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has authorised two new station buildings and other significant enhancements at University railway station in Birmingham, allowing them to enter into service.
Train protection system exemptions
11 January 2024
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Applying for an exemption from the requirement to have a Train Protection System.
Annual assessment of safety performance on the strategic road network
18 December 2023
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This content and related publications refer to our annual assessment of safety on the strategic road network.