Crossrail Central Operating Section (CCOS) access
3 April 2023
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This page contains information on access and licensing on the Crossrail Central Operating Section.
Track access applications and decisions
Rail regulator delivers positive outcome for passengers and freight
30 November 2022
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Today, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) announced its decision to use railway track capacity between Wrexham and Bidston for Transport for Wales Rail Limited (TfWRL) and GB Railfreight Limited (GBRf). This decision will see both more passenger services and greater certainty for freight trains on the line.
Agreed amendments to contracts (section 22)
22 November 2022
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Our decisions on amendments to contracts where Network Rail and the train operator were in agreement.
Decisions on new, agreed contracts (section 18)
26 October 2022
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Our decisions on new contracts where Network Rail and the train operator were in agreement.
High Speed 1 (HS1) access
22 September 2022
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Our role in approving track access to the High Speed 1 (HS1) network for train operators.
Access to regulated networks
22 September 2022
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These pages contain details on each infrastructure manager that we regulate. They include information on track access contract applications and decisions relating to each infrastructure manager.
ORR's approach to East West Rail track access: consultation outcome
15 June 2022
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The purpose of this consultation was to seek views on ORR’s proposed approach to considering track access applications relevant to introduction of East West Rail services.
Track access decisions
4 November 2021
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This section contains decisions we have made since 2020. For older decisions, please see our decisions library. All approved agreements and subsequently approved amendments to track access decisions are held on our public register.
Public register
3 August 2020
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We grant licences to operators of railway assets and approve access to the railway track, stations and depots. Copies of approved licences, access contracts and associated documents are placed on our electronic public register.
Open for Business: How we approve the right access applications
18 October 2019
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By David Reed, Senior Manager, Access Policy.