Economic regulation

Periodic review 2013

14 January 2014
Through the 2013 periodic review (PR13), we determined what Network Rail must achieve from 2014-19, the money it requires to do this, and the incentives needed to encourage delivery and outperformance.

Price controls

14 January 2014
We hold network rail to account for delivering what it promised – at the amount it agreed to do it for – and we require it to meet its obligation to provide a safe, high-performing, and efficient railway.

Engagement on health

14 January 2014
Information on our occupational health programme's key events and a sample of the presentations. One key way in which we promote our health programme is by arranging and delivering presentations at key events. Launch of annual health and safety report 2017-18 The launch event for ORR's annual report on health and safety performance for 2017-18 included a presentation on progress by the industry in

Policy on variable usage charges for modified vehicles

13 January 2014
Start date: 6 April 2011 End date: 20 May 2011 We have consulted on our policy regarding the variable usage charges applied to vehicles that have been modified to reduce track damage. The variable usage charge is set to reflect track wear and tear costs. It thereby incentivises train manufacturers, owners and operators to invest in track-friendly vehicles. In this consultation, we proposed to give

Schedule 4 sustained planned disruption - defined service group revenue values

13 January 2014
Start date: 26 October 2010 End date: 5 April 2011 We consulted on the methodology and values for calculating defined service group revenue for each franchised train operator. The defined service group revenue is one benchmark used to identify whether an operator has experienced a period of sustained planned disruption (SPD), typically as a result of Network Rail's planned engineering activities
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