ORR review reveals urgent need for reform in rail fare enforcement

Wednesday, 4 June 2025 00:01

The rail regulator (the Office of Rail and Road) is recommending improvements to how the rail industry handles revenue protection, making it more consistent, fairer and effective after concerns were raised about how rules are enforced. The in-depth review, commissioned by government, reveals the current system needs to work better for passengers, train operators and taxpayers alike. ORR found: significant inconsistency in approaches to revenue protection across the...Request free trial