Publications

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

Summary guidance on rail open access applications

12 September 2024
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A consultation on summary guidance for the rail industry on open access applications. The guidance also introduces a routine approach to monetising costs and benefits, and removes the benchmarking stage of the Not Primarily Abstractive Test (NPA).

The Rail Ombudsman

29 August 2024
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ORR sponsors the Rail Ombudsman, which is a free, impartial and independent service that passengers can use to escalate unresolved complaints about train and station operators.

Exclusions from mainline railway requirements

28 August 2024
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This page sets out what rail systems are excluded from the mainline railway requirements of the Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations 2006 (as amended) (ROGS).

Level crossing orders

16 August 2024
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Our guidance provides information and advice on level crossing orders and the process for making them.

Enhancements independent reports

7 August 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.

ORR annual reports and accounts

24 July 2024
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Our annual report summarises the key activities and events of the reporting year against the framework of objectives set out in our business plan.

Investigations of National Highways

24 July 2024
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Investigation of National Highways’ compliance with its licence and delivery of the second road investment strategy (RIS2).