Regulator sets out to improve rail data

The Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) today launches a project aimed at improving the data it makes available to the rail industry.

The regulator is keen to shed light on how data can be most effectively disseminated to the rail industry, and is seeking views through a range of interviews and an online survey. Information emerging from the research will inform the future delivery and scope of ORR’s data.

ORR chief executive Bill Emery said: “The study will help us better understand how we can best deliver rail data and statistics to the rail industry and interested public.

“It is vital that the rail sector has ready access to reliable and useful information so that it can continue to improve standards of service, safety and efficiency for rail users.”

To take part in the online survey, which runs until 15 February 2010, visit http://www.mis.mottmac.com/orrdatasvy.htm.

Notes to editors

Mott MacDonald has been commissioned by the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) to undertake the rail data study. For more information about Mott MacDonald visit: http://www.mottmac.com 

For more information about the Office of Rail Regulation, and to view the rail data currently available to the rail industry, visit our website at: http://www.rail-reg.gov.uk/server/show/nav.1527