Access and licensing

Current track access applications

23 May 2025
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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.

Consolidated agreements

20 May 2025
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A consolidated (or conformed) agreement is a document incorporating all approved amendments to the existing approved agreement. We do not approve these consolidated agreements, they are provided by Network Rail for reference purposes only to provide an overview of the current terms of the contract.

Monitoring timetable production

10 April 2025
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We monitor industry compliance with timetable production timescales by gathering data from Network Rail and train operators.

Rail regulator says some capacity can be made available at Eurostar depot

31 March 2025
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The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) says Eurostar’s London depot would be able if required to accommodate additional trains, following its receipt of an independent report it commissioned to investigate the matter. The report, published today, assessed the capacity at the operator’s Temple Mills International facility.

Core Valley Lines (CVL) access

27 February 2025
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This page contains all Core Valley Lines (CVL) track access application consultations, decisions, consolidated agreements, and the CVL charging framework. It also contains information on the CVL Network Code, including details of any approved modifications to the Code, and our consultations on a network licence for the operator of the network.