Network Rail infrastructure and working practices led to train delays and cancellations

Fewer trains have been cancelled in Wales and the West of England and more are arriving on time, following an investigation into train performance by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR). The post Network Rail infrastructure and working practices led to train delays and cancellations appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Hampshire-London train proposal rejected due to scale of infrastructure work needed

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has rejected a bid for a new train service from a village in Hampshire to London Waterloo because of the extensive infrastructure work that would be required. The post Hampshire-London train proposal rejected due to scale of infrastructure work needed appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Eurotunnel fined £2.25M for serious injuries to engineering surveyor

The Channel Tunnel Group Limited (CTGL, also known as Eurotunnel) has been fined £2.25M after pleading guilty to an offence under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), which followed an investigation and prosecution by industry regulator the Office of Rail and Road (ORR). The post Eurotunnel fined £2.25M for serious injuries to engineering surveyor appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

ORR authorises upgraded Lea Green station in St Helens to come into use following delay

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has given the go‑ahead for a package of upgrades at Lea Green station in St Helens, Merseyside to come into use after issues were remediated. The post ORR authorises upgraded Lea Green station in St Helens to come into use following delay appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

ORR praises National Highways’ RIS2 despite 11 missed enhancements and resilience issues

The Office of Rail and Road’s (ORR’s) assessment of National Highways’ second road period (RIS2) highlights significant efficiency savings and key project deliveries, but flags missed targets, delays and safety concerns. The post ORR praises National Highways’ RIS2 despite 11 missed enhancements and resilience issues appeared first on New Civil Engineer.