Statement on Nicola Shaw’s scoping document on the structure and funding of Network Rail

Richard Price, ORR’s CEO said:

ORR welcomes Nicola Shaw's scoping report into the future structure and funding of Network Rail.

At this time, when Britain’s rail industry faces unprecedented growth and investment, the report rightly focuses on customers, devolution, the impact of growth, network capacity and planning. All are crucial to make the railway fit for today’s users.

We look forward to playing our part; strengthening the contribution regulation makes to rail’s success to the economy, and for users.

We are developing our approach to have greater focus on comparative regulation between Network Rail’s routes.  We will further evolve in response to Nicola Shaw’s final recommendations, ensuring our expertise continues to scrutinise rail’s progress in safety, value for money and performance.

The Shaw scoping report is available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/shaw-report-scoping-study