Office of Rail and Road
Progress on passenger improvements – more to do says ORR
Improvements needed in areas such as passenger assistance, says regulator.
2021/22 passenger journeys 57% of pre-pandemic levels
Revenue rises almost three times but falls short of £11bn pre-pandemic levels
Rail freight recovers beyond pre-pandemic levels
Rail freight's recovery continues, with volumes and freight moved ahead of pre-pandemic levels.
VolkerRail fined £550,000 over health and safety failings
2m deep trench collapsed, seriously injuring worker
ORR confirms green light for Elizabeth line opening
Final authorisations have been completed to allow the Elizabeth line to open on 24 May.
NR fined £1.4m after employee suffers life-changing injuries
Network Rail fined after worker suffers 'catastrophic and life-changing' injuries
Light rail safety body adds value – ORR
An ORR review has found the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board is adding value to the sector - but there is more that can be done.
Rail journeys rose in October-December 2021 – ORR
LNER passenger numbers were at 83.6% of pre-pandemic levels in October-December 2021, according to the ORR.