Access and licensing

Regulator approves new Grand Union train service from Carmarthen to London Paddington

1 December 2022

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has opened up the Great Western Main Line to competition and enabled a significant increase in rail services between London and South Wales.

Disputed amendment to contracts (section 22a)

30 November 2022

These are our decisions on amendments to contracts where Network Rail and the train operator could not reach agreement.

Rail regulator delivers positive outcome for passengers and freight

30 November 2022

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

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

Station access

10 November 2022

We regulate access to stations by approving new station access agreements and amendments to existing station access agreements in accordance with the provisions set out under the Railways Act 1993.