Track access guidance and forms

Proposals to modify track access consultations

3 February 2023

Consultation on proposals to update ORR’s track access guidance modules on duration and the code of practice for consultations.

Connection contracts

26 October 2022

This page contains the application form, model contracts, general approval and information relating to connection contracts.

Track access guidance

22 August 2022

This guidance sets out our approach to regulating track access.

Access for passenger operators

30 May 2022

This page contains guidance modules and the application form for track access by passenger operators, both public service operators and open access.

Model connection contract – Transitioning to CPI

6 March 2019

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.

Access for freight operators

13 January 2014

This page includes guidance, the application form, model contracts and general approvals for track access by freight operators.

How to apply for track access

13 January 2014

If a railway operator wants to access the railway network, it must apply to us for a track access agreement with Network Rail.

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