Publications

We monitor on the quality of Network Rail's engagement with its stakeholder community.

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.

Between 2019 and 2024 our Road Expert Panel provided advice and support to our work holding National Highways to account.

Our decisions on amendments to contracts where Network Rail and the train operator were in agreement.

This page contains details of improvement notices issued in 2023.

For the five years from April 2024, Network Rail plans to spend £43.1 billion operating, maintaining and renewing Britain’s railways.

Our final determination follows our consultation on the PR23 draft determination. We consulted on our draft determination from 15 June to 31 August 2023.

We monitor Network Rail’s planning and delivery of enhancements (large scale projects delivering new infrastructure capabilities).

Our inspectors have a number of powers given to them by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, which range from giving advice and information through to prosecution in the courts.

Our decisions in 2022 on amendments to contracts where Network Rail and the train operator were in agreement

Our employee's health can affect how they work and therefore how we perform as an organisation. We are committed to ensuring their health and wellbeing is maintained while they are at work.

There are well over 200 minor and heritage railways operating across Great Britain, and we are responsible for regulating their safety.