Stakeholder engagement
25 January 2024
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We monitor on the quality of Network Rail's engagement with its stakeholder community.
Economic regulation
Asset management independent reports
16 January 2024
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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
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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.
Rail regulator says train punctuality and cancellations remain challenging, but Network Rail starting to improve train performance
7 December 2023
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New statistics from the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) released today show Britain’s railway is still not delivering consistently punctual and reliable journeys. However, the regulator’s latest assessment of Network Rail’s performance shows that the company is beginning to turn a corner.
Rail regulator launches investigation into Wales & Western train performance
29 November 2023
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The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today launched an investigation into poor train punctuality and reliability in the Network Rail Wales & Western region.
Regulator’s report shows rail industry continues recovery from the pandemic with increased fares revenue and reduced government support
28 November 2023
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The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today published its annual Rail Industry Finance (UK) statistical report.
PR23 final determination explained
3 November 2023
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For the five years from April 2024, Network Rail plans to spend £43.1 billion operating, maintaining and renewing Britain’s railways.
The Rail and Road Pod Episode 20: Inside Highways UK 2023
2 November 2023
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In this episode we join colleagues from across the roads industry at the NEC in Birmingham.
ORR approves £43.1bn plan to deliver a safe and customer focused railway
31 October 2023
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The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today set out its final determination of Network Rail’s £43.1bn plans (£38.5bn in England and Wales, £4.6bn in Scotland) to deliver a safe and customer focused railway. The plans cover the five years from 1 April 2024, known as Control Period 7 (CP7).
ORR approves £4.6bn plan to deliver a safe and customer focused railway for Scotland
31 October 2023
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The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today set out its final determination of Network Rail Scotland’s £4.6bn plan to deliver a safe and customer focussed railway in the five years from April 2024, known as Control Period 7 (CP7).