Publications

Here you'll find all our publications, reports, determinations and statements. 

22 May 2020
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We have engaged with DfT on the prospect of charging an Investment Recovery Charge (IRC) on train operating companies running services on HS2. This is our exchange of letters with DfT on the principles of charging an IRC.

Market study into the supply of signalling systems

13 May 2020
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Given the impact of the current COVID-19 crisis, we have taken the decision to close the market study at this time. This will allow industry to focus on operational and safety issues during these challenging times.

Updating the model freight services track access contract for the CVL interface

27 April 2020
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We are making changes to the model track access contract to reflect new arrangements concerning access arrangements for the Core Valleys Lines (CVL). These are particularly relevant for those who wish to operate freight trains between the CVL and Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd’s (Network Rail’s) network.

18 March 2020
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Letter to stakeholders summarising ORR's views regarding Schedule 8 'overlay' agreements.

29 January 2020
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We commissioned research from Breaking Blue to support our ongoing compliance monitoring of Passenger Assist by individual train companies and build on the wider body of evidence about how well Passenger Assist is meeting user needs and expectations, the results of which are set out in this report.

21 January 2020
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Passengers rely on both Network Rail and train operators to run a punctual and reliable train service. Our remit is to ensure that Network Rail is doing all that is reasonably practicable to deliver its contribution. This letter sets out our views on Network Rail’s delivery so far in 2019-20. It covers Scotland (as this has a separate framework), the best and worst performing Regions in England &

15 January 2020
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The purpose of this guidance is to set out the entitlements of victims of crime in relation to ORR decisions not to prosecute and the procedure to be followed to give effect to these rights.