Preferred bidders have been announced by Network Rail for the next generation of rail system in Scotland and the South of England. The rail system comprises anything that is required …
Read More »Three million rail compensation claims made between April – October 2018
The rail regulator has revealed approximately three million compensation claims were made between April and Mid-October last year. Figures from the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) highlight the plight …
Read More »ORR explain importance of third party investment in the railway industry
The railway industry is one that is thriving with infrastructure projects worth billions of pounds either in the construction pipeline, or already underway. Spending plans have been outlined for the …
Read More »ORR publish recommendations to avoid future timetable disruption
The rail regulator has published its final report that details the timetable recommendations for the rail franchises so that the widespread disruption of services are not repeated. In addition, the …
Read More »Network Rail award first multi-million pound contracts for Control Period 6
Network Rail has confirmed the contractors for the first multi-million pound contracts in Control Period 6 (CP6). The next control period will commence in April and last for five years; …
Read More »ORR takes action after ‘Network Rail Monitor’ published
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is taking action after its half year ‘Network Rail Monitor’ revealed five-year lows in punctuality and reliability. Responsible for monitoring the performance of …
Read More »ORR to introduce new regulatory policy to hold Network Rail to account
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is changing its regulatory policy that holds Network Rail to account. The regulator will consult on this new policy between now and the …
Read More »ORR publish proposals to ‘significantly’ reform its DPPP
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has published “significant” revisions to its Disabled People’s Protection Policy (DPPP), to make the railway more accessible. Described as wide-ranging, the reformed guidance …
Read More »Network Rail reveal spending plans in London for CP6
Network Rail has revealed where some of the investment for Control Period 6 (CP6) will be allocated, with billions already set out for improvements in London, East Anglia, Surrey, Hampshire …
Read More »Railway network in Scotland to receive £4 billion investment during CP6
The railway network in Scotland will receive £4 billion as part of Network Rail’s spending plans for Control Period 6 (CP6). As part of the final determination set out by …
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