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The Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) is the independent safety and economic regulator for Britain’s railways. It is responsible for ensuring that railway operators comply with health and safety law. It regulates Network Rail’s activities and funding requirements, regulates access...
Customs and security requirements for rail freight movements entering or leaving the UK.
Describes the government’s strategic vision for the railways, and the actions we are taking to make it a reality.
An overview of the changes made to the Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2011 that came into force on 1 January 2021.
Bridge strike and road vehicle incursion onto the roof of a passing train near Oxshott Station, 5 November 2010
RAIB has today released its updated report on a pedestrian struck by a train at Lady Howard footpath and bridleway crossing, Surrey, 21 April 2022.
RAIB has today released its report into a collision between passenger trains at Salisbury Tunnel Junction, Wiltshire, 31 October 2021.
The root and branch review of Britain’s railway, independently chaired by Keith Williams.
Information for boaters on the River Ancholme.
Guidance on managing and using bed rails safely.
RAIB has today released its report into an uncontrolled evacuation of a partially platformed train at Clapham Common London Underground station, 5 May 2023.
Freight train derailment at Petteril Bridge Junction, Carlisle, 19 October 2022.
Location: Goole, River Ouse, England.
Community rail involves local people and organisations working in partnership to improve their local railways.
Information for boaters on the Rivers Welland and Glen.
From 31 December 2024, EU certification for rail interoperability constituents and subsystems will no longer be recognised in Great Britain. From 30 June 2023, EU certification for entities in charge of maintenance for domestic freight wagons will no longer be...
A complete list of 5G projects involved in the 5G Testbeds and Trials Programme
Find out the VAT liability for supplying ships, trains, aircraft and associated services in the UK.
Supporting the restoration of rail lines and the reopening of stations.
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