Regulation - Page 7

New analysis of data from the Office of Rail and Road shows how the impact of COVID-19 on passenger numbers in the first year of pandemic varied between regions

The Office of Rail and Road has authorised into service 36 three-car Class 730s on order for West Midlands Railway.

Network Rail “needs to transform its approach to procuring and delivering signalling projects”, the Office of Rail and Road has reported.

The Office of Rail and Road is reviewing the work of the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board. 

Britain is electrifying its network at less than half the rate needed to decarbonise by 2050, claims the Railway Industry Association.

“Improved planning, monitoring and delivery of possessions is essential in not only reducing disruption to passengers, but also in reducing costs.”

The amount of freight moved across Britain has returned to pre-pandemic levels, reports the Office of Rail and Road (ORR).

Merseyrail’s 52 Class 777 trains have been authorised for passenger use by the Office of Rail and Road.

Britain’s rail industry has delivered improvements for passengers - particularly on refund rights and accessibility - despite the challenges of the past year.

GB Railfreight has been authorised by the Office of Rail and Road to place its fleet of Class 69s into service.