Publications

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

Electricity for traction charges for control period 5

8 May 2013

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This was a consultation on charges for electric current for traction (EC4T). We consulted on assumed levels of transmission losses for control period 5 (CP5) and how we propose to reform the volume wash-up.

Freight specific charge for biomass

28 March 2013

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his was a consultation on whether to introduce a freight specific charge on biomass as part of the periodic review (PR13). A freight specific charge balances payments for freight costs more fairly between businesses, taxpayers and passengers, recognising the wider benefits that rail freight brings against the costs of subsidising rail freight that would not otherwise travel by road.

Real time train information - findings from our review

28 February 2013

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This consultation reported on the the findings of our review of National Rail Enquiries' (NRE) voluntary code of practice (the code), which governs how NRE deals with applications for access to its real time train information (RTTI) database ('Darwin').

Volume incentive

5 February 2013

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This consultation set out our package of proposals to improve the effectiveness of the volume incentive.

7 June 2012
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Report on the problems passengers have with the information that is provided to them in relation to fares and tickets, such as the restrictions that apply, and to understand how this impacts on their behaviour and perceptions of the fares and ticketing system.

Managing level crossings: guide for managers, designers and operators - consultation

21 December 2011
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' Level crossings: a guide for managers, designers and operators' replaces 'railway safety principles & guidance, part 2, section E - guidance on level crossings'. In April 2010 we consulted industry on the draft guidance. We asked for comments from stakeholders on the clarity and comprehensiveness of the document. The consultation ended on 13 July 2010 and having considered thoroughly the

Railway Safety Regulations 1999 - review of policy on the use of Mark 1 passenger rolling stock operated at speeds exceeding 40 kilometres per hour

14 July 2011
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The Railway Safety Regulations 1999 permits exemptions to be issued to allow operators to use MK1 rolling stock on the national network. Most exemptions specify a barrier vehicle between the locomotive and the rake of coaches. The barrier vehicles were defined as Mark 2 (MK 2) or Mark 3 (MK 3) and most exemptions prohibited passengers from travelling in the leading vehicles We have consulted pdf

The Railways and other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

31 May 2011
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We consulted on proposals for Regulations implementing Directive 2008/110/EC and Directive 2009/149/EC in Great Britain, both of which amend Directive 2004/49/EC (the Railway Safety Directive). Directive 2008/110/EC establishes a system for maintenance arrangements across the European Union. Summary of key outcomes Consultation on the Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) (Amendment

Penalty notices

22 November 2010

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Notices issued due to a breach or a failure to comply with an enforcement order. Notice in accordance with section 57C(6) of the Railways Act 1993 stating that the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) has imposed a penalty of £3m on Network Rail infrastructure Limited (Network Rail) for a contravention of condition 1 of its network licence 22 Nov 2010 Notice in accordance with section 57C of the

30 June 2010
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By implementing this programme, we will promote and deliver our vision of a rail industry that consistently achieves best practice in occupational health.

15 April 2010
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As the health and safety authority for Britain’s railways, we must make arrangements for protecting the health, safety and welfare of workers, and for protecting others against health or safety risks relating to the activities of people at work.