Publications

Model connection contract – Transitioning to CPI

6 March 2019
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Following consultation we consider it appropriate to amend the model connection contract so that CPI is used for new contracts, rather than RPI in the adjustment factor, as with track access contracts.

Inquiry into May 2018 network disruption

14 February 2019
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In May 2018, a new timetable was introduced for large parts of the UK’s railway network. This caused major disruption to services for passengers, especially in the North of England and in the South East.

Market review into rail compensation claims companies

4 February 2019
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Our market review seeks to better understand the role that claims companies play in Delay Repay compensation claims, and the extent to which their increased participation in the market could impact passengers and train operators.

Licence enforcement taken by us to date

31 January 2019
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This page contains information about our enforcement action taken against Network Rail and others. It covers enforcement orders, monetary penalties, notices in lieu of enforcement action and breaches where no action was taken.

UK rail industry financial information 2017-18

28 January 2019
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30 January 2019 The UK rail industry financial information 2017-18 presents ORR’s analysis of the rail industry’s finances. Industry income in detail Industry received £19.4bn of income in 2017-18, a 1.3% decrease from 2016-17. Income from fares was £9.8bn, a decrease of 2.4% compared to 2016-17. This is due to a 1.4% fall in passenger journeys. The fall was largely because of the 8% decrease in

Consultation on ORR's draft guidance on the Economic Equilibrium Test (EET)

28 November 2018
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Consultation conclusions EU legislation has focused on opening up the European rail market and promoting competition in passenger rail markets. There are a number of protections within EU legislation to support this, including an overarching requirement that access to the network is granted in a fair and transparent manner. However, EU legislation also sets out limited circumstances where access

Other competition work

19 November 2018
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As well as our market reviews and market studies, ORR engages in a range of other activities to promote competition.