Guidance on our approach to regulating track access

This guidance sets out our approach to regulating track access.

We make sure that passenger and freight train operating companies have fair access to the rail network – and that best use is made of capacity.

If a train operator wants to access the national railway network, it will need a track access contract with Network Rail. This page sets out what you need to know. If you have any questions, please contact us.

Guidance documents

Charging and performance

Completing model track access contracts

We are reviewing our guidance on model passenger contracts. Should you require assistance completing them in the meantime, please contact us directly at track.access@orr.gov.uk.

Other guidance

Appeals

Related publications