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In 2016, we published our initial consultation on the 2018 periodic review (PR18). In connection with this, we subsequently published a number of working papers, including working paper 5 which explored options for the treatment of enhancements projects in control period 6 (CP6). Working paper 5 on options for the treatment of enhancements in CP6 On 16 June 2017, we published a close-out report on

On 18 May 2016, we published our initial consultation on the 2018 periodic review (PR18). This set out our proposal to regulate Network Rail at route-level, alongside a tailored approach to regulating Network Rail’s system operation functions. In support of developing the detailed policy framework for this, we published a working paper on the Outputs Framework setting out our initial thinking in

This page contains our PR18 glossary, explaining terms used in PR18 documents, and other explanatory documents.

Date published: 7 June 2016 On 18 May 2016, we published our initial consultation on the 2018 periodic review (PR18). This set out our proposal to regulate Network Rail at route-level, alongside a tailored approach to regulating Network Rail’s system operation functions. In support of developing the detailed policy framework for this, we published a working paper exploring how route level

Date published: 7 June 2016 On 18 May 2016, we published our initial consultation on the 2018 periodic review (PR18). This set out our proposal to focus our regulation on Network Rail’s system operation functions and its devolved routes. In support of developing the detailed policy framework for system operation, we published two working papers: Working paper 2: This set out our initial views on

This page sets out the timetable, process and explanation of PR18's key elements.

This page sets out all our PR18 publications, including consultations, notices and reports.

Periodic reviews are one of the principal mechanisms by which ORR holds Network Rail to account, and secures value for money for users and funders of the railway.