Health and safety

Driver Controlled Operation (DCO)

4 January 2017
The issue of safety relating to the interface between the platform and train and the safe dispatch of trains is an area of focus for the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) and the industry.

ORR’s statement on driver only operation

Content archived on 22 April 2025

14 December 2016
An ORR spokesperson said: "Trains with doors operated by drivers (known in the industry as ‘Driver Only Operation’) have been in operation in Great Britain for more than 30 years. ORR has scrutinised this approach, and our inspectors are satisfied that with suitable equipment, proper procedures and competent staff in place, it is a safe method of working."

Competence

2 November 2016
We have produced detailed guidance on developing and maintaining staff competence.

Safety on the roads

Content archived on 22 April 2025

21 September 2016
By Peter Antolik, Director, Highways.

Network Rail fined for not complying with electrical safety order

Content archived on 22 April 2025

5 August 2016
Network Rail has been fined £70,000 for failing to comply with an Improvement Notice issued by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR). The Improvement Notice required electrical cabinets on the railway to be made safe, reducing the risk of passengers and other members of the public being exposed to live 650V electrical equipment.
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