Train protection systems
8 May 2024
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Train protection is equipment fitted to trains and the track that can reduce risks from signals passed at danger (SPADs) and over-speeding.
Rail professionals
Consultation on draft train protection systems guidance
8 May 2024
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Sought feedback on new train protection systems guidance. Guidance aims to clarify legal obligations of dutyholders in relation to modern train protection systems.
Office of Rail and Road May 2024 newsletter
3 May 2024
Regulator publishes new track access dashboard to hold industry to account on efficient use of the rail network
2 May 2024
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Today the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has published for the first time, the track access dashboard, an overview of how passenger and freight train operators are using the capacity available across the UK rail network (access rights) and how effectively the rail industry is meeting timetabling timescales.
Track access guidance
11 April 2024
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This guidance sets out our approach to regulating track access.
Office of Rail and Road April 2024 newsletter
4 April 2024
Periodic review 2023 (PR23)
4 April 2024
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Information about the 2023 periodic review (PR23) of Network Rail's outputs and funding for control period 7.
Access for passenger operators
28 March 2024
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This page contains guidance modules and the application form for track access by passenger operators, both public service operators and open access.
Access for freight operators
27 March 2024
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This page includes guidance, the application form, model contracts and general approvals for track access by freight operators.
Current track access applications
27 March 2024
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This page includes the latest documents relating to track access applications we are currently considering. This may include application forms, draft agreements, any related documents and responses we make public.