Office of Rail and Road

Progress on passenger improvements – more to do says ORR

Improvements needed in areas such as passenger assistance, says regulator.

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2021/22 passenger journeys 57% of pre-pandemic levels

Revenue rises almost three times but falls short of £11bn pre-pandemic levels

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Rail freight recovers beyond pre-pandemic levels

Rail freight's recovery continues, with volumes and freight moved ahead of pre-pandemic levels.

VolkerRail has been fined £550,000 for health and safety breaches following an incident at Stafford. News Premium

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

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Delay compensation improvements go live

Improvements to delay compensation went live on 1 April.

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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.

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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.