Market monitoring

Market study into the supply of signalling systems

26 July 2022
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Signalling systems are an essential part of the railway. They keep passengers safe by ensuring trains do not come into conflict with each other and play a key role in freeing up capacity on our congested network.

ORR recommends further action to tackle signalling market competition concerns

11 May 2021
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The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has found that competition needs to be improved in Great Britain’s railway signalling market particularly as new technologies are rolled out as part of Network Rail’s delivery of the Digital Railway programme. This follows completion of the first stage of our study into this important market. ORR intends to take action to address this issue.

Market monitoring

12 November 2020
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This page provides information on how we perform our market monitoring duties.

Market study into the supply of signalling systems

13 May 2020
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Given the impact of the current COVID-19 crisis, we have taken the decision to close the market study at this time. This will allow industry to focus on operational and safety issues during these challenging times.