Third parties and investors will pay lower fees to invest in rail network infrastructure and rolling stock under new rates published today by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), the rail regulator, as part of wider work to boost economic growth. Network Rail charges fees to cover the risks it takes on when a […]
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ORR announces lower investment fees for third parties and investors
Third parties and investors will pay lower fees to invest in rail network infrastructure and rolling stock under new rates published today by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), the rail regulator, as part of wider work to boost economic growth. Network Rail charges fees to cover the risks it takes on when a […]
ORR announces lower investment fees for third parties and investors
Third parties and investors will pay lower fees to invest in rail network infrastructure and rolling stock under new rates published today by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), the rail regulator, as part of wider work to boost economic growth. Network Rail charges fees to cover the risks it takes on when a […]
ORR announces lower investment fees for third parties and investors
Third parties and investors will pay lower fees to invest in rail network infrastructure and rolling stock under new rates published today by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), the rail regulator, as part of wider work to boost economic growth. Network Rail charges fees to cover the risks it takes on when a […]
ORR announces lower investment fees for third parties and investors
Third parties and investors will pay lower fees to invest in rail network infrastructure and rolling stock under new rates published today by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), the rail regulator, as part of wider work to boost economic growth. Network Rail charges fees to cover the risks it takes on when a […]
RAIB releases interim report on Elstow collision investigation
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has published an interim report on the ongoing investigation into the Collision between passenger trains near Elstow, Bedfordshire on 19 June 2026. At around 17:13 on Friday 19 June 2026, train reporting number 1H46, the 16:40 passenger service from Corby to London St Pancras, collided with the rear of […]
Rhomberg Sersa Rail Group wins major Iarnród Éireann contract
Iarnród Éireann – Irish Rail (IÉ) has awarded a major contract to Rhomberg Sersa Rail Group Ireland following a competitive tender process that commenced in February 2025. The contract – which is for eight years with the option to IÉ to extend for a further two years – is valued in excess of €140 million. […]
EMR to increase Intercity timetable to 96% from 19 October
East Midlands Railway (EMR), operated by Transport UK, has announced plans to increase its Intercity timetable from Monday, 19 October, taking a further significant step towards restoring its full planned service. Following the introduction of a temporary reduced timetable in July, EMR increased its Intercity operation from 87% to 92% of the full planned timetable […]
ORR appoints Paul Smith as chief executive officer
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today appointed Paul Smith as its chief executive officer, following a public competition. Paul is a highly experienced regulatory leader whose career spans the UK’s aviation, energy and payments sectors, as well as senior regulatory roles in Australia. He comes to ORR from Fingleton, the strategic regulatory […]
Work begins to build new station at Golborne after more than 60 years
Work on Greater Manchester’s first new train station to be built in the 21st century is underway, reconnecting Golborne to the railway network for the first time in more than 60 years. The new station in Golborne, which currently has no direct bus, train or tram services to Manchester, will be located on the West […]