Network maintenance

Asset management independent reports

16 January 2024

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.

Targeted assurance review reports: engineering and asset management assurance work

16 January 2024

We undertake targeted assurance reviews to gain in-depth understanding into ongoing or emerging issues, risks and opportunities within Network Rail which could impact regulatory targets.

Network Rail required to clear backlog on examining structures

15 May 2023

ORR has today written to Network Rail over concerns about a backlog in examining the condition of its railway structures such as bridges, tunnels and culverts.

ORR opens market study into railway signalling

27 January 2020

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today opened a market study looking into the supply of rail signalling systems.

ORR approves passenger-focused plans for improving Scotland’s railway

31 October 2018

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today set out its final determination on Network Rail's £4bn plans to make Scotland's railway more reliable and more focused on passengers' needs. The plans will run for five years from 1 April 2019, known as Control Period 6 (CP6).

ORR approves £35bn plans to boost Britain’s railway reliability and timetabling

31 October 2018

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today set out its final determination on Network Rail's £35bn plans (£31bn in England and Wales and £4bn in Scotland) to make Britain's railway more reliable and focused on passengers' needs. The plans cover the five years from 1 April 2019, known as Control Period 6 (CP6).

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