Regional, Europe, United Kingdom, Government, Regulatory Bodies, Utilities and Transport, Railways
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- The HSE's Railway Inspectorate oversees health and safety regulation of the railways. Investigation reports and many other documents.
- Government department charged with overseeing the railway industry. Provides details of projects, legislation, rail safety issues and news.
- The ORR is the economic regulator for the railway industry in Great Britain. Consultation and decision papers, speeches and a public register.
- Responsible (until its abolition in 2005) for awarding passenger rail franchises and freight grants and for coordinating the development of railways in Great Britain. Site includes a variety of policy documents.
- Looks after the residual responsibilities and liabilities of the former British Railway Board.
- Independent body established by Parliament to protect and represent UK rail users and interests. Site provides information about the council and its regional committees, their work, rail issues and membership.
- Brief description of the functions and powers of the OIRR which regulates GB infrastructure access contracts for cross-border rail services.
- Regulates the London Underground PPP infrastructure agreements. Consultation and policy documents.
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