Economic regulation

Core Valley Lines (CVL) access

11 February 2026
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This page contains all Core Valley Lines (CVL) track access application consultations, decisions, consolidated agreements, and the CVL charging framework. It also contains information on the CVL Network Code, including details of any approved modifications to the Code, and our consultations on a network licence for the operator of the network.

Stakeholder engagement

17 December 2025
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We monitor on the quality of Network Rail's engagement with its stakeholder community.

New streamlined guidance for third party rail investment

24 October 2025
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Rail regulator, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), today published new streamlined guidance for rail investors, to make it easier for third party investment to take place in rail infrastructure, contributing to economic growth.

Investigations of National Highways

23 September 2025
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Investigation of National Highways’ compliance with its licence and delivery of the second road investment strategy (RIS2).