Paul Appleton

HM Deputy Chief Inspector of Railways, photography, family, countryside

[ORR @railandroad]

Today we remember the seven people who lost their lives in the Ufton Nervet railway incident 20 years ago.

If you are struggling with your mental health, @samaritans are there to listen 📞116 123.

➡️ https://t.co/nwWECThUsJ

[Paul Appleton @paulfappleton]

We have a vacancy for a mainline Head of Operations | Office of Rail and Road (https://t.co/inmsZdxXKI) The Mainline team regulates the health and safety of Network Rail and each of their route teams, plus train operators who run trains on the mainline

[Russell Grossman @russellgrossman]

At @railandroad we're seeking a deputy director of #railway #safety replacing Richard Hines who's now Chief Inspector. Your expertise will directly contribute to the safe operation of a railway that millions rely on daily. To £85k. Closes 8 Sep. More at: https://t.co/MLB9lvC6GT

[Rail Technology Magazine @thertmnews]

The RM3 model, developed by ORR, is pivotal in assessing rail safety risks. It's evolved over the years, aiding organizations like East Midlands Rail and TfL. @railandroad @jenablitt

Read full article: https://t.co/MPD6iLjJ6K

#RailSafety #RM3Model #ORR #EvolvingSafety

[ORR @railandroad]

Interested in a career at ORR? We currently have exciting job opportunities in specialisms including:

🔹 Information technology
🔹 Consumer policy
🔹 Regulatory analysis
🔹 Administration

If you want to make a difference, apply at: https://t.co/PApvGwXM0A

[ORR @railandroad]

Our next Chief Inspector of Railways Richard Hines joined industry colleagues at the Rail Safety Summit in Loughborough today.

Richard said one of the sector's great strengths is its collaboration and ability to come together to drive health and safety on our railways.

[ORR @railandroad]

Did you know our engineers play a crucial role in dealing with the effects of climate change on the railway?

In our recent blog Andy Barron discusses his career as an #engineer in sustainable development 🌍

More ➡️ https://t.co/mp43ebOhnP

[ORR @railandroad]

We've secured improvements to the way several third party retailers display their fees when selling #rail tickets 🎟️

Most are already more up front with their fees - some will make more updates in the coming months.

We'll hold them to account ⬇

https://t.co/gAQTQ7UqC3

[ORR @railandroad]

We're highlighting an opportunity for up to 3 Non-Executive Directors to join the ORR Board.

Applications close on 8 March.

Learn more and apply ➡️ https://t.co/YydzQYbvbF

[ORR @railandroad]

If you think someone needs help, just start a simple conversation. You might worry you’ll make it worse, but there’s no evidence to suggest you will.

Trust your instincts - you could save a life.

➡️ https://t.co/lhFwwVUPqD

#SmallTalkSavesLives | @samaritans

[ORR @railandroad]

An apprenticeship is helping Ellie kickstart her career through hands-on experience working with our #railway safety team.

Find out more in our latest story for #NationalApprenticeshipWeek.

👉 https://t.co/og0qPlkam7

#SkillsForLife | #NAW2024

[ORR @railandroad]

Look back at #stats for April 2022 to March 2023 with our rail statistics compendium.

It's an annual summary of key results from each of our main statistical outputs 📊

Read the details on our data portal.

➡️ https://t.co/k7vJqxjTHZ

#BritainsRailwayInNumbers | #Rail

[ORR @railandroad]

It’s National Apprenticeship Week! Let’s celebrate #SkillsForLife.

Hear from one of our apprentices to find out more about their experience at ORR.

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/aSISxa3sq5

#NAW2024 | #NationalApprenticeshipWeek

[ORR @railandroad]

We were pleased to visit Westminster today to update parliamentarians about ORR's work.

Find out more about who we are and what we do ➡️https://t.co/maVuxfg3Yt

[ORR @railandroad]

Could you be our new Deputy Director for Railway Safety, with responsibilities which include GB's non-mainline railways?

We're also seeking a:

🔸Senior Legal Advisor

🔸Freight Regulation Manager

🔸Principal Inspector of Railways

➡️ https://t.co/PApvGwXM0A

[ORR @railandroad]

Take a look back at some of our 2023 #railway authorisations ⬇️

We gave the green light to new stations and upgrades that delivered more capacity, better accessibility and modern facilities 🚉

➡️ https://t.co/wsAu2LrNdM

[ORR @railandroad]

Our new Rail Statistics Compendium for April 2022 to March 2023 brings together stats on rail usage, fares, industry finance and more into one convenient place so you can explore trends and changes.

Read here: https://t.co/85HDKeHGLi

Peter from our stats team explains ⬇

[Philip Haigh @philatrail]

Interesting passage about costs and profitability of West Coast Railway Company’s Jacobite operation in the judgment handed down from recent court case between WCRC and ORR.

[Paul Appleton @paulfappleton]

We are recruiting 4 trainee inspectors, they will be based in Glasgow, Manchester, York and London (one in each location). A great opportunity for anyone to start their railway health and safety career.
https://t.co/A4rr9KDjK9

[ORR @railandroad]

Birmingham New Street, Leeds and Manchester Piccadilly rank 11th, 12th and 13th in Britain’s busiest stations from April 2022 to March 2023.

@NetworkRailBHM was the most used station outside London with 30.7 million entries and exits.

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/iTSGlVG6BY