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Encyclopedia > Office of Rail Regulation

The Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) is the UK government's agency for regulation of the country's railway network. It was established on July 5, 2004 by the Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003, replacing the Office of the Rail Regulator. The agencies responsible for the government of the United Kingdom consist of a number of ministerial departments (usually headed by a Secretary of State) and non-ministerial departments headed by senior civil servants. ... July 5 is the 186th day of the year (187th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 179 days remaining. ... 2004 is a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


The ORR's main functions are:

  • Regulation of Network Rail's stewardship of Britain's rail infrastructure.
  • Licensing of operators of railway assets.
  • Managing access by operators to track, stations, and light maintenance depots.
  • Enforcement of railway competition law.

The ORR is managed by a board, which is appointed by the Secretary of State for Transport. The board's current chairman is Chris Bolt. The ORR employs approximately 150 people, with its headquarters located in High Holborn, London. Network Rails logo Network Rail is a British not for dividend Company Limited by Guarantee that owns the fixed assets of that part of the British railway system that formerly belonged to British Rail, the now defunct UK state-owned rail operator. ... Railroad or railway tracks are used on railways, which, together with railroad switches (points), guide trains without the need for steering. ... Passengers bustle around the typical grand edifice of Londons Broad Street Station in 1865. ... A Depot is usually a centralised store or operating base for logistical use by commercial or governmental bodies. ... Competition law means law regulating the markets. ... The Secretary of State for Transport is the member of the cabinet responsible for the British Department for Transport. ... High Holborn is a road in Holborn in central London. ... Greater London and the Regions of England. ...


See also

Class 180 Multiple Unit of First Great Western at speed near Yate, Bristol, England. ... Categories: Stub ...

External links

  • Official website (http://www.rail-reg.gov.uk/)

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In doing so, [the Rail Regulator was also asked to] allow the SRA the opportunity to consider whether it would wish to amend its strategies or seek consent from the Secretary of State for additional expenditure".[9] Throughout the access charges review, the Regulator implemented both the letter and the spirit of the statutory guidance.
In doing so, [the Rail Regulator was also asked to] allow the SRA the opportunity to consider whether it would wish to amend its strategies or seek consent from the Secretary of State for additional expenditure".[10] Throughout the access charges review, the Regulator implemented both the letter and the spirit of the statutory guidance.
The Regulator respectfully agrees with the OECD and disagrees with the Committee.
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The Office of the Rail Regulator 3.1 "Penalty Fares Policy Statement" 3.1.1 This document was published by the Office of the Rail Regulator, on 13 August.
However, the Regulator believes that there is a perception, backed by limited evidence, that train operators are failing to comply with this obligation, and that the situation has worsened since 4 the restructuring of British Rail.
A summary of the Regulators proposals and the County Surveyors response is attached as Appendix 1.
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