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Frequently Asked Questions on Rail & Mass Transit Regulations
What is Great British Railways and what will it replace?
Great British Railways (GBR) is the proposed integrated national body that will bring together infrastructure management (currently Network Rail) and train operator contracts. Legislation to establish GBR formally is progressing through Parliament.
What is Great British Railways (GBR) and how does it reform the rail sector?
GBR is the statutory guiding mind created to integrate track and train operations, bringing together Network Rail's infrastructure management with passenger rail service contracting under National Rail Contracts and Public Sector Operator takeovers, setting timetables, revenue collection, and single ticketing platforms.
What safety functions does the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) perform?
The ORR is the independent safety authority under the Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations 2006 (ROGS), issuing safety certificates to railway undertakings, safety authorisations to infrastructure managers, inspecting rail infrastructure, and enforcing health and safety legislation across heavy rail, light rail, and the London Underground.