Welcome to the Office of Rail Regulation
The integrated safety and economic regulator for the railway industry
On 1 April 2006, in addition to our role as economic regulator, ORR became the health and safety regulator for the rail industry when responsibility was transferred from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). This transfer of responsibility was given effect in the Railways Act 2005. Follow the left-hand navigation for more about our key roles.
Passenger services operating on the rail network are provided by train operating companies under the terms of franchises specified and monitored by the Department for Transport (DfT). However, it should be noted that First ScotRail's passenger franchise is specified and monitored by the Scottish Executive and that of Arriva Trains Wales by the DfT and the National Assembly for Wales.
Latest publications
The three most recent documents we have published are accessible below. For all material published in the last three months please navigate to
News & publications.
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| In the light of responses received to our September 2007 consultation on criteria for Delay Attribution Guide proposals submitted for approval, we are now consulting the industry on a revised proposal. Views are sought by 30 May 2008. |
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| 22 Apr 2008 |
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| The safety levy was introduced in 2006 as a means of funding our safety regulation activities. This document delivers our commitment to review the operation of the new arrangements in light of two years experience. Consultation ends on 13 June 2008. |
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| 17 Apr 2008 |
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| The evaluation of the Regulations post-implementation is a formal part of the regulatory process and will be used to inform the decision on the future of the Regulations. Consultation ends on 12 July 2008 |
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| 15 Apr 2008 |
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