Depot access applications and decisions
9 October 2026
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This page contains depot access applications and decisions made under sections 17 or 22A of the Railways Act 1993.
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ORR seeks views on new safeguards for fair rail ticket market under Great British Railways
9 October 2026
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The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today launched a consultation on a draft Retail Code of Practice that would establish new safeguards for the future online rail ticket market under Great British Railways (GBR). The draft Code is intended to help ensure the market remains fair and open, supporting competition and passenger choice as GBR takes on a major role in rail retail.
Retail Code of Practice
9 October 2026
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Seeks feedback on the draft Retail Code of Practice which will provide safeguards in the rail retail market in connection with GBR’s integrated role as both operator of industry-wide retail systems and rail ticket retailer.
Decisions on new, disputed contracts (section 17)
8 October 2026
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Our decisions on new contracts where Network Rail and the train operator could not reach agreement.
Disputed amendment to contracts (section 22a)
8 October 2026
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These are our decisions on amendments to contracts where Network Rail and the train operator could not reach agreement.
ORR rejects new West Coast services over capacity constraints and risk of worsening delays for passengers
8 October 2026
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Proposals for new train services between London and Wrexham, Rochdale and Blackpool have been rejected by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) after its assessment found adding more trains to the West Coast Main Line would likely increase delays and cancelled trains for passengers.
Independent health and safety oversight through rail reform
7 October 2026
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We are maintaining effective, independent safety oversight as industry structures change, ensuring the continued delivery of our statutory health and safety responsibilities while enabling a safe transition to GBR.
The Retail Code of Practice for GBR
7 October 2026
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We are creating a Retail Code of Practice that will apply to GBR in its future role managing market-wide retail systems while also operating as an online ticket retailer. This new framework will support the Government’s objective of ensuring a fair and open online ticket retailing market.
Establishing a relationship with the new Passenger Watchdog
7 October 2026
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We are shaping how we will work alongside the new watchdog to protect passenger interests and maintain effective consumer oversight.
Developing our approach to the Funding Period Review (FPR) process
7 October 2026
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We are working with funders to develop our approach to advising on and scrutinising future funding, business plans and settlements, including through the Funding Period Review 2029 (FPR29) process.
Preparing for the future access and licensing regimes
7 October 2026
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We are developing our approach to carrying out our future access appeals role. We are preparing for the changes needed to licences and access arrangements for parties outside GBR that will remain subject to our licensing and access regulation.
Monitoring whole-system performance
7 October 2026
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We are establishing how we will monitor and report on GBR’s performance against its business plan and the GBR licence, where we will also have an enforcement role.
The Railways Bill
7 October 2026
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The Railways Bill gives ORR new roles and changes how we perform some existing functions.
Whistleblowing to ORR
5 October 2026
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Information on how to make a whistleblowing disclosure to the Office of Rail and Road.
ORR authorises Salford Crescent station improvements
2 October 2026
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The Office of Rail and Road (ORR), the rail regulator, has today authorised a raft of improvements to busy Salford Crescent station, which will start to provide benefits to passengers later this year.
Interoperability authorisations
2 October 2026
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Details of all the new, major, upgraded or renewed infrastructure or rolling stock projects we have authorised into service since 2021.
Office of Rail and Road October 2026 newsletter
30 September 2026
HS1 access dispute resolution rules and appeals
30 September 2026
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Information on how disputes and appeals are dealt with on the High Speed 1 (HS1) network.
Rail Network Investment Framework Deep Dive 2025
30 September 2026
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This work will support government plans to boost investment and drive economic growth across the UK.
Agreed amendments to contracts in 2026 (section 22)
30 September 2026
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Our decisions on amendments to contracts where Network Rail and the train operator were in agreement.
Appeals under The Access and Management Regulations
30 September 2026
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This page contains guidance, forms and decisions we have made regarding appeals under The Railways (Access, Management and Licensing of Railway Undertakings) Regulations 2016.
Monitoring timetable production
30 September 2026
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We monitor industry compliance with timetable production timescales by gathering data from Network Rail and train operators.
Consolidated agreements
30 September 2026
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A consolidated (or conformed) agreement is a document incorporating all approved amendments to the existing approved agreement. We do not approve these consolidated agreements, they are provided by Network Rail for reference purposes only to provide an overview of the current terms of the contract.
ORR announces lower investment fees for third parties and investors
30 September 2026
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Third parties and investors will pay lower fees to invest in rail network infrastructure and rolling stock under new rates published today by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), the rail regulator, as part of wider work to boost economic growth.