Network Rail under fire for failing behind on structures checks

Rail regulator has slammed Network Rail for failing to examine the structural condition of bridges, tunnels and culverts.The ORR said the failure to tackle the now growing backlog of condition surveys of structure could lead to serious safety issues on the country’s railways.ORR has been closely monitoring Network Rail’s progress to clear the backlog of structures examinations since 2021, when ORR first raised concerns.John Larkinson, ORR Chief Executive, said that despite some pocke