Rail

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

This page contains all Core Valley Lines (CVL) track access application consultations, decisions, consolidated agreements, and the CVL charging framework. It also contains information on the CVL Network Code, including details of any approved modifications to the Code, and our consultations on a network licence for the operator of the network.

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has completed its market study into the provision of railway station catering services.

Details of all the new, major, upgraded or renewed infrastructure or rolling stock projects we have authorised into service since 2019.

All our PR23 publications, including consultations, notices and reports will be added to this page during the review.

On 29 November 2023 we opened an investigation into Network Rail’s Wales & Western region’s compliance with the Network Licence. This was because despite the delivery of planned improvement activities, the train performance levels experienced by customers continued to be below expectations.

We respect your right to privacy. This privacy notice sets out details about the way the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) processes personal data that we collect from and about you and how we may use your information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018.