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Eurotunnel fined £2.25m for causing serious injuries to an engineering surveyor

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April 11, 2026
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Eurotunnel (the Channel Tunnel Group Limited – CTGL) has been handed a fine of £2.25 million after what the Chief Inspector of Railways described as “entirely preventable maintenance and planning errors” caused a worker serious and multiple injuries.

Jacobite steam train will run in 2026 as CDL deal agreed with ORR

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April 10, 2026
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West Coast Railways has reached an agreement with the Office of Rail and Road that will see Central Door Locking installed across the fleet of Mark 1 carriages that they use on the mainline.

Increased fare income means less government subsidy for the railways

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November 27, 2025
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The Office of Rail and Road has announced that in the last year, the subsidy the railways receive from the government has decreased,

Cornish railway station upgrades authorised

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September 4, 2025
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Newquay station in Cornwall had its significant upgrades authorised by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR).

Eurostar says UK can be at forefront of Europe’s high-speed rail expansion

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July 24, 2025
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Eurostar believes the UK can lead the next phase of Europe’s high-speed rail expansion provided the infrastructure and regulation align.

Safety must be priority for Network during rail reform

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July 18, 2025
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The Office of Rail and Road’s (ORR) annual report released today, 17th July, shows that Britain’s railway remains one of the safest in Europe.

Latest survey shows no change in satisfaction with rail travel assistance

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July 12, 2025
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The latest survey by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) reveals a continuing failure of passengers not receiving the help they had booked.

Next section of Midland Main Line declared safe and ready of use

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June 10, 2025
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A 23-mile section of the Midland Main Line that has been electrified has been officially declared safe and ready for use by electric trains.

Regulator sets out next step for access to Temple Mills International depot

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June 5, 2025
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The Office of Rail and Road is inviting applications from Eurostar and other interested parties to operate new train services through the Channel Tunnel.

Eurostar responds to regulator’s report into capacity at Temple Mills International depot

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April 29, 2025
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In response to a report into capacity at the Temple Mills depot, Eurostar is calling for investment to allow an increase in international rail travel.