Access and licensing

A network statement is an annual publication that each major UK network operator must produce.

This guidance sets out our approach to regulating track access.

This page contains notices of consent issued since 2020.

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

This page is intended to be used as a quick reference for all ORR-issued template documentation relating to station and depot access, including access agreements, access conditions, annexes, amending documents and amending agreements.

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

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

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.