The Rail and Road Pod Episode 19: trainee rail inspectors - making the grade
4 October 2023
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In this episode, we take a look at the journey taken by a trainee inspector.
Rail passengers
Office of Rail and Road October 2023 newsletter
28 September 2023
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Office of Rail and Road October 2023 newsletter
Know your rail rights
19 September 2023
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A guide for rail passengers on how to get refunds and compensation, how to make a complaint and other information for travellers on Britain's railways.
Network Rail exceeded efficiency target but wider financial performance suffered
19 September 2023
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Today, we’ve published our April 2022 to March 2023 Annual Efficiency and Finance Assessment of Network Rail.
Health and safety enforcement powers and policy
18 September 2023
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Our inspectors have a number of powers given to them by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, which range from giving advice and information through to prosecution in the courts.
Network Rail fined £6.7m for Carmont health and safety failings
8 September 2023
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Network Rail Infrastructure Limited has been fined £6.7m for health and safety failings which led to the train accident at Carmont in 2020, when three people died and a further six were injured.
ORR welcomes improvements in notifications of alterations to pre-booked trains but better explanation of passengers’ options needed
6 September 2023
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The Office of Rail and Road has written to train operators saying that ticket retailers need to build on the good progress of automatic notifications, by providing improved clarity for passengers regarding their rights where there are changes to booked trains.
Office of Rail and Road September 2023 newsletter
31 August 2023
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Office of Rail and Road September 2023 newsletter
Office of Rail and Road August 2023 newsletter
1 August 2023
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Office of Rail and Road August 2023 newsletter.
Regulator publishes new ROGS guidance for minor and heritage railways
1 August 2023
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ORR has today published guidance for minor and heritage railways to help them interpret and apply the specific requirements of Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations 2006 (ROGS).