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The Modal Shift Programme at DP World Southampton has prevented thousands of truck journeys

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DP World extends its Modal Shift Programme

DP World has extended its Modal Shift Programme until the end of next year. The programme is aiming to move 40% of freight at its terminal in Southampton via rail by 2026 and with it, removing thousands of trucks off the country’s roads.

Rail freight 7 Jun

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ORR’s five key focus areas to improve passenger assistance

Train operators are being advised on how to better serve disabled passengers.

Office of Rail and Road 6 Mar

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Jacobite train temporarily suspended

The famous Jacobite steam train services that run between Fort William and Mallaig were unable to run from July 15-20 “due to unforeseen circumstances”

27 Jul

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NR told to set aside extra £600m for renewals

Network Rail should adjust its 2024-29 spending plans to put more money into renewing earthworks and bridges

29 Jun

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ORR approves Grand Union London-Carmarthen trains

An application from open access operator Grand Union to run five return services per day between London Paddington and Carmarthen has been approved

13 Dec

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ORR identifies areas for NR to improve performance

Network Rail can “do more to help” passenger and freight train performance, says the Office of Rail and Road.

7 Nov

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ORR calls for action from HS1 on renewals projects

HS1 Ltd has rejected concerns from the Office of Rail and Road over how the company is managing its asset renewals.

11 Aug

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Consultation on operating model for Rail Ombudsman

The Office of Rail and Road has launched a consultation on proposals for an operating model for the future Rail Ombudsman.

1 Jul

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NR and VolkerRail fined for safety breaches

Network Rail and VolkerRail have together been fined almost £2 million for health and safety breaches

19 May

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Regional variations for train journeys

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

25 Feb

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West Midlands Class 730s authorised

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

15 Feb

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NR told to increase competition for signalling projects

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

19 Nov

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Regulator to review Light Rail safety body

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

23 Oct

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RIA warning over slow progress of electrification

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

22 Oct

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ORR demands better planning of engineering possessions

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

20 Oct

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Rail freight bounces back to pre-COVID levels despite performance drop

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

5 Oct

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ORR authorises Merseyrail ‘777s’

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

23 Jul

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ORR: refund rights and accessibility improve

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

18 Jul

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