We ensure the passenger and freight train operating companies have fair access to the rail network – and that best use is made of capacity.
If a railway operator wants to access the railway network, they have to apply to us for a track access agreement with Network Rail.
We regulate access to station and light maintenance depots by approving station and depot access agreements.
Track access
If a railway operator wants to access the railway network, they have to apply to us for a track access agreement with Network Rail.
Station and depot access
Regulating access to station and light maintenance depots by approving station and depot access agreements.
The Network Code
The rules behind the contractual relationship between train operating companies and freight operating companies to run their trains on Network Rail infrastructure.
Core Valley Lines (CVL) access
All Core Valley Lines (CVL) track access application consultations, decisions, consolidated agreements, and the CVL charging framework.
Crossrail Central Operating Section (CCOS) access
This page contains information on access and licensing on the Crossrail Central Operating Section.
Heathrow Spur access
This page contains information on access and licensing on the Heathrow Spur.