Open access market shows resilience
18 May 2023
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We have published our annual report of the open access market, which provides insight on recent developments in the industry.
Competition
Market study into the supply of signalling systems
21 April 2023
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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.
Driving down the cost of railway signalling
21 April 2023
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Following our review into the rail signalling market, changes in how this equipment is procured look set to deliver better value for money.
Another step towards opening markets for ticket machines and gates
2 December 2022
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Competition in the supply chains which support Great Britain’s railway services is essential if passengers and taxpayers are to receive a high-quality service at an efficient cost.
Market study into the supply of automatic ticket gates and ticket vending machines
2 December 2022
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We carried out a market study into automatic ticket gates (ATGs) and ticket vending machines (TVMs) to review how the markets are working and to ensure the market conditions facilitate competition and innovation.
Competition commitments
10 August 2022
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Next in our series of legal blogs, we’re taking a look at our role in enforcing competition legislation.
The path towards greater competition and value for railway signalling
26 July 2022
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Network Rail spends nearly £1bn per year on signalling, and costs are rising.
ORR and Network Rail working for greater competition and lower costs on rail signalling
21 April 2022
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Following an Office of Rail and Road (ORR) study on the state of the railway signalling market, the rail regulator has today published Network Rail’s response to increase competitiveness and lower costs in the market.
New membership rules herald greater provision of train driver psychometric testing
4 April 2022
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The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today accepted a set of commitments offered by the Railway Assessment Centre Forum (RACF) that will open the body to non-members, reducing restrictions on entry to the market and promote value for money by giving train companies more choice.
Railway Assessment Centre Forum (RACF) commitments investigation
4 April 2022
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Investigation under section 25 of the Competition Act 1998 in respect of the rules for membership of the Railway Assessment Centre Forum (RACF).