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ORR takes formal action against Network Rail to deliver improved performance

29 November 2018
Passengers rely on both Network Rail and train operators to deliver performance but the role of the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is to examine Network Rail's contribution. As such, ORR has today taken action against Network Rail to require improvements in its capability to deliver better performance.

Consultation on ORR's draft guidance on the Economic Equilibrium Test (EET)

28 November 2018
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

Contingency arrangements for a delay to the statutory implementation of PR18

26 November 2018
A delay to implementation might arise if, for example, Network Rail decided to object to our PR18 review notices (to be issued on 20 December 2018). This might lead to us referring our final determination to the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA). As track access charges for CP5 will expire on 31 March 2019, a delay to implementation would mean that Network Rail would quickly run out of funding

ORR reviews rail compensation claims companies

20 November 2018
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today launched a market review into the role played by Delay Repay claims companies in helping passengers claim compensation when journeys are delayed, and, in helping train operators deal with claims more efficiently.

Other competition work

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

ORR approves passenger-focused plans for improving Scotland’s railway

31 October 2018
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today set out its final determination on Network Rail's £4bn plans to make Scotland's railway more reliable and more focused on passengers' needs. The plans will run for five years from 1 April 2019, known as Control Period 6 (CP6).
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