Publications

This page contains guidance modules and the application form for track access by passenger operators, both public service operators and open access.

Network Rail is the owner and operator of the majority of national railway infrastructure.

This page includes guidance, the application form, model contracts and general approvals for track access by freight operators.

This page includes the latest documents relating to track access applications we are currently considering. This may include application forms, draft agreements, any related documents and responses we make public.

Train and station operators are required by their operating licences to establish and comply with an Accessible Travel Policy (ATP) which must be approved by us.

All our periodic review 2023 (PR23) legal notices will be added to this page during the review. It also includes links to Network Rail's price lists for track access charges.

Information on the terms of access to the Channel Tunnel.

Our research and findings on the transparency of online rail ticket fees.

Our decisions on new contracts where Network Rail and the train operator could not reach agreement.

Details of all the new, major, upgraded or renewed infrastructure or rolling stock projects we have authorised into service since 2019.

This page lists vehicles registered on the UK Register of Authorised Types of railway Vehicles (the UK Register), kept by ORR.

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.

It is important that land in which Network Rail has an interest and which may be important to the continuing operation and future development of the network, and services relating to railways, is not disposed of against the public interest. Condition 17 of Network Rail's network licence safeguards against the inappropriate disposal of land assets.

Details of payments in excess of £25,000 which have been made to our suppliers each month.

The purpose of the disclosure of public body size and salary data is to provide transparency to the public on the value of public sector posts.

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

Consents granted under Condition 18 (interests in railway vehicles) of Network Rail's network licence.

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.

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.

Our Road Expert Panel provides advice and support to our work monitoring and enforcing the performance and efficiency of National Highways.