Cases overview
11 November 2024
Track access applications and decisions
Rail access rights data and reports
30 October 2024
Regulator publishes new track access dashboard to hold industry to account on efficient use of the rail network
2 May 2024
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Today the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has published for the first time, the track access dashboard, an overview of how passenger and freight train operators are using the capacity available across the UK rail network (access rights) and how effectively the rail industry is meeting timetabling timescales.
Access for passenger operators
28 March 2024
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This page contains guidance modules and the application form for track access by passenger operators, both public service operators and open access.
Access for freight operators
27 March 2024
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This page includes guidance, the application form, model contracts and general approvals for track access by freight operators.
Current track access applications
27 March 2024
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This page includes the latest documents relating to track access applications we are currently considering. This may include application forms, draft agreements, any related documents and responses we make public.
ORR: Open access services given green light between London and Stirling
7 March 2024
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The latest access decision by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) provides more services for rail passengers travelling between London and central Scotland.
Agreed amendments to contracts in 2023 (section 22)
5 December 2023
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Our decisions on amendments to contracts where Network Rail and the train operator were in agreement.
ORR gives approval for new services at Peterborough
24 November 2023
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The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today (24 November) given the go-ahead for Grand Central, an open access operator, to serve Peterborough railway station, offering more journey opportunities and choice to passengers.
Extending the General Approval to infrastructure managers other than Network Rail
25 September 2023
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Proposed amendments for the General Approval for passenger track access.