Taking stock of the open access rail market
22 September 2026
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Our latest monitoring report examines how open access rail services are evolving across domestic and international markets
Competition
Competition work on open access
22 September 2026
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We continue to monitor the market for open access rail services.
Rolling stock maintenance market review
29 April 2026
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We are reviewing the passenger rolling stock maintenance market to assess whether it is functioning to the benefit of users and funders of the railway.
Review of the rolling stock leasing market competition remedies
4 December 2025
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Our review into the competition remedies for rolling stock companies.
Railway station catering market study
20 February 2025
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The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has completed its market study into the provision of railway station catering services.
Competition Act 1998
10 October 2024
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The Competition Act 1998 prohibits any agreement, business practice or conduct which has, or could have, a damaging effect on competition in the United Kingdom.
Market monitoring
15 December 2023
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This page provides information on how we perform our market monitoring duties.
Rail Regulator calls for greater competition in railway station catering
12 December 2023
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The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has found that the railway station catering market is not working as effectively as it should be. Greater competition in this market would drive better value for passengers and for taxpayers.
What the CMA’s Hitachi-Thales merger remedies mean for the GB railway signalling market
5 October 2023
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Railway signalling systems are fundamental to the safe and efficient operation of modern railways.
ORR launches railway station catering market study
16 June 2023
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The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today launched a market study into railway station catering.