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Better Value Rail

13 August 2021

Better Value Rail (BVR) is a joint initiative between the Department for Transport, the Office of Rail and Road and Network Rail. It is a toolkit aimed to improve early-stage development of rail-based transport projects.

Consultation on revision of ORR guidance on application of the Railway Safety Regulations 1999 to Mark 1 type and hinged door rolling stock

30 July 2021

We sought views on our proposed revision of ORR guidance on application of the Railway Safety Regulations 1999 (RSR 99) to Mark 1 type and hinged door rolling stock when operated on railway infrastructure where line speed exceeds 40kph.

Office of Rail and Road July 2021 newsletter

30 June 2021

Passenger information

25 June 2021

We ensure train companies provide accurate and timely information, particularly during disruption. We also investigate timetabling issues.

Level crossings

15 June 2021

The Office of Rail and Road is the enforcing authority for level crossings in Great Britain.

What are level crossings

15 June 2021

A level crossing is where a railway crosses a road or right of way on the level; that means without the use of a tunnel or bridge.

Office of Rail and Road Update - June 2021

28 May 2021

Call for evidence regarding DB Cargo UK Limited’s disposal policy

13 May 2021

On 29 March 2021, we opened a call for evidence on the proposal by DBC UK to discontinue its disposals policy. The call for evidence closed on 26 April 2021 and four responses were received from industry stakeholders.

How train and station operators are meeting ORR’s accessibility requirements

27 April 2021

By the end of 2021 almost 30,000 passenger-facing staff will have undertaken disability awareness and equality training as part of requirements set out in our Accessible Travel Policy (ATP) Guidance to help improve a disabled passenger’s journey.

Office of Rail and Road Update - April 2021

31 March 2021

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