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Rail income growing slower than passenger numbers, report finds

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November 30, 2024
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The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has released figures showing that train fare revenue rose more slowly that passenger journey numbers between April 2023 and March 2024, that government funding to the industry is falling, and that train operating compa…

Wales and Western England train performance improves following intervention

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September 27, 2024
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Passengers in Wales and Western England will benefit from improved reliability of train services following intervention by The Office of Rail and Road.

Severn Valley Railway fined after worker suffers serious injuries in incident

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September 14, 2024
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The Office of Rail and Road has announced that the Severn Valley Railway has been fined £40,000 after pleading guilty to offences under the Work…

Extension of South Wales station receives official authorisation

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September 9, 2024
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As part of the work to upgrade the Core Valley Lines, a significant expansion of Aberdare station has been authorised by the Office of Rail and Road.

Investigation begins into runaway track trolley collision in Cheshire

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June 11, 2024
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The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has started an investigation into a runaway track trolley and collision with equipment at North Rode in Cheshire.

Rail Academy approved by Office of Rail and Road

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April 16, 2024
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The Rail Officially becomes UK’s only independent Train Driver Training and Examination Centre.

Regulator partners with Rail Safe Friendly to spread message about railway safety

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April 8, 2024
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The Office of Rail and Road has partnered with Rail Safe Friendly to send a message to children about the dangers of trespassing on the railway.

Regulator partners with Rail Safe Friendly to spread message about railway safety

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April 8, 2024
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The Office of Rail and Road has partnered with Rail Safe Friendly to send a message to children about the dangers of trespassing on the railway.

Regulator’s review leads to cut in maximum fee for ticket refunds

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March 31, 2024
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After the regulator found that it costs train operators and ticket retailers less than five pounds to refund an unused ticket, the industry has halved the maximum fee they can charge.

Petition launched to get The Jacobite Steam train back on tracks

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March 23, 2024
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Following the recent news that West Coast Railways have suspended their Jacobite steam train, and the statement released by the Office of Road and Rail, a petition has been launched on change.org The petition, started by Maria Wilson, says “As a result…