Economic regulation

Our work on the CP7 performance reset, including links to consultations and other publications.

These documents are part of how we hold Network Rail to account.

We monitor performance through analysis of regular reports from Network Rail.

As the joint safety and economic regulator for Britain’s railway, we are reviewing how costs and benefits are assessed for safety initiatives, and whether reasonable practicability is systematically tested by duty holders.

How we hold Network Rail to account against the network licence.

Our monitoring framework and enforcement policy for National Highways, and how we monitor the company’s performance and identify, escalate and resolve areas of concern.

Condition 17 of Network Rail's network licence safeguards against the inappropriate disposal of land assets.

Network Rail's network licence includes a condition providing for independent experts (reporters) to be appointed by the network operator (Network Rail), to provide ORR with advice on different aspects of Network Rail’s performance.

Covering funding for the period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030, also known as control period 4 (CP4).