Office of Rail Regulation

As an independent regulator, Office of Rail and Road operate within the framework set by UK and EU legislation and are accountable through Parliament and the courts. They are an independent statutory body, with powers vested by Parliament in their governing board. The Office of Rail and Road board is responsible for setting the strategy and overseeing its delivery. Board members are appointed by the Secretary of State for Transport for a fixed term of up to five years. Their team of executive directors is responsible for delivering the board's objectives and business plan, in line with their legal duties. The staff of the Office of Rail and Road operate in six offices across Britain.