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Access charging framework for use of Network Rail infrastructure: user guide

25 September 2024

An overview of the main regulated charges paid by train operators in control period 7 (CP7) for accessing the part of the GB rail network that is owned and operated by Network Rail.

Review of the access charges framework for CP8

25 September 2024

Our review of the access charges framework for the national rail network.

PR23 charges and incentives

30 August 2024

This section is dedicated to the charges and incentives work relating to PR23, including links to consultations, publications and background research.

CP7 passenger train performance reset: consultation on performance measures for 2026 to 2029

22 August 2024

As part of the control period 7 (CP7) passenger train performance reset (CP7 reset), we seek views on the measures to monitor and hold Network Rail to account in years 3 to 5 of the control period.

Periodic review 2023 publications

30 May 2024

All our PR23 publications, including consultations, notices and reports will be added to this page during the review.

Periodic review 2023 (PR23)

4 April 2024

Information about the 2023 periodic review (PR23) of Network Rail's outputs and funding for control period 7.

Stakeholder engagement

25 January 2024

We monitor and report on the quality of Network Rail's engagement with its stakeholder community in control period 6 (CP6).

Periodic review 2023: draft determination

31 October 2023

Consultation on our assessment of Network Rail’s plans with respect to its operation, support, maintenance and renewal of the national rail network in control period 7.

Review of Network Rail’s access charges

20 October 2022

In this consultation, part of ORR’s periodic review 2023 (PR23) programme, we presented further proposals in respect of Network Rail’s CP7 access charges.

Review of the Schedule 8 train performance regime

28 October 2021

In this consultation, part of ORR's periodic review 2023 (PR23) programme, we present initial proposals for reform of Network Rail’s train performance regime.

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