Train service performance
14 July 2026
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Annual assessment of Network Rail 2025 to 2026.
Economic regulation
Annual assessments of Network Rail
14 July 2026
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These documents are part of how we hold Network Rail to account.
ORR says most journeys made on Great Britain’s rail network since 1920
18 June 2026
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Passenger journeys on Great Britain’s rail network have reached record levels, annual data released today by ORR shows
ORR to lower rail fees for third parties and investors
5 June 2026
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The rail regulator will cut the cost of investing in Britain's railways by lowering the risk fees Network Rail charges to third parties and private investors, as part of wider work to support economic growth.
ORR investigation of Network Rail’s Wales & Western region’s compliance with the network licence
1 June 2026
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On 29 November 2023 we opened an investigation into Network Rail’s Wales & Western region’s compliance with the Network Licence. This was because despite the delivery of planned improvement activities, the train performance levels experienced by customers continued to be below expectations.
Fewer delays and cancellations in Wales & Western following regulator intervention
1 June 2026
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Fewer trains are being cancelled in Wales and the West of England and more are arriving on time, following the completion of an investigation into train performance by the rail regulator, and investment and changes to working practices by Network Rail.
Our role in the development of road investment strategies
17 April 2026
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We advise government on the development of future road investment strategies.
National Highways’ compliance with the road investment strategy and statutory directions and guidance
1 April 2026
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Our role is to assess National Highways’ performance and efficiency, investigate and where necessary take enforcement action.
Holding Network Rail to account
27 March 2026
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How we hold Network Rail to account against the network licence.