This page includes the latest documents relating to track access applications we are currently considering.
This may include application forms, draft agreements, any related documents and responses we make public.
We include current track access applications concerning:
- new contracts (sections 17 and 18)
- amendments to contracts (sections 22 and 22A)
For older applications please see the archive. Once we've made a decision, these documents will be removed from this section and relevant documents will be published in the track access decisions section.
Network Rail is responsible for consulting on most proposed new contracts and amendments. Accordingly, please check Network Rail's consultation web pages as well as our own when looking for details of current consultations.
New contracts (section 17 and 18)
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All current applications we are considering for new disputed contracts (section 17) and new agreed contracts (section 18).
Amendments to contracts (section 22 and 22A) - Freight operating companies
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All current applications we are considering for agreed amendments to contracts (section 22) and disputed amendments to contracts (section 22A).
Freight operator and Route | Section | Name | Date consultation closes | Links to documents |
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General supporting documents for consultations closing on 1 November 2022 below |
22 | DfT letter of support Rail Delivery Group Assessing the Value of Rail Freight April 2021 |
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DB Cargo | 22 | 40th SA | 1/11/2022 | Form F Draft supplemental agreement Supporting annex |
Freightliner and Freightliner Heavy Haul | 22 | 11th and 7th SA | 1/11/2022 | FLHH Form F FL Form F FLHH Draft supplemental agreement FL Draft supplemental agreement Supporting annex |
Colas Rail | 22 | 7th SA | 1/11/2022 | Form F Draft supplemental agreement Supporting annex |
Direct Rail Services | 22 | 11th SA | 1/11/2022 | Form F Draft supplemental agreement Supporting annex |
GB Railfreight Limited | 22A | 17th SA | Closed – undertaken by GB Railfreight Ltd |
Application Form Appendix A-D |
Amendments to contracts (section 22 and 22A) - Train operating companies
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All current applications we are considering for agreed amendments to contracts (section 22) and disputed amendments to contracts (section 22A).
Train operator and Route | Section | Name | Date consultation closes | Links to documents |
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West Midlands Trains Limited | 22 | 15th | 23/08/22 | Supplemental agreement application form Draft 15th supplemental agreement |
Transport for Wales Rail Limited | 22A | 4th SA | Closed – undertaken by Transport for Wales Limited. |
Application form Network Rail representations |