Economic regulation

Highways England must boost transparency and data to drive performance across road network

22 February 2021

Greater transparency and improved data will help drive better outcomes for road users.

Channel Tunnel

Information on the terms of access to the Channel Tunnel.

Targeted assurance review reports: engineering and asset management assurance work

We undertake targeted assurance reviews to gain in-depth understanding into ongoing or emerging issues, risks and opportunities within Network Rail which could impact regulatory targets.

ORR report shows differences in regional performance on Highways England roads

10 February 2021

The Office of Rail and Road's monitoring of Highways England roads continued to show large differences in regional performance in 2019-20.

Benchmarking Highways England's performance and efficiency

Details of our plans and activities in benchmarking Highways England's performance and efficiency.

Land disposal cases - condition 17 of Network Rail's licence

Condition 17 of Network Rail's network licence safeguards against the inappropriate disposal of land assets.

Enhancements independent reporters reports

Network Rail's network licence includes a condition providing for independent experts (reporters) to be appointed by the network operator (Network Rail), to provide ORR with advice on different aspects of Network Rail’s performance.

Monitoring Network Rail train service performance

Those that use the railway rely on both Network Rail and train operators to run a punctual and reliable train service. Our remit is to ensure that Network Rail is doing all that is reasonably practicable to deliver its contribution.

ORR half year report shows good train performance by Network Rail in Covid-19

8 December 2020

In the third and final part of its mid-year report on Network Rail, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) praises the company for making a positive contribution to keeping the railway open for business and running punctually, despite the challenges of the pandemic.

Annual assessment of Network Rail

This document is part of how we hold Network Rail to account. It sets out how well we think Network Rail, including its regions and functions, is doing in providing services to its customers and funders and highlights any areas of concern.

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