Consultations

The proposed risk management maturity model (RM3) for the rail Heritage Sector.

For holders of EU passenger licences we updated their GB Statement of National Regulatory Provisions (SNRP) as well as their station licences on 3 December 2019. On 24 June 2020 we also updated those operators who just hold station licences too. For operators who provide traction only services, we have now modified their SNRPs.

Consultation to revise the Accessible Travel Policy (ATP) Guidance. This aims to improve the availability of accessible vehicles for use by disabled passengers during rail disruption, and to ensure passengers know where accessible buses and coaches will be operated.

Two rail companies have applied to ORR for exemption from the law which requires the provision of automatic train protection (ATP). The application relates to specific Chiltern Railways trains operating on Chiltern routes, south of Aynho Junction.

Following this consultation we have published our policy statement relating to a progressive approach to infrastructure authorisation.

We are making changes to the model track access contract to reflect new arrangements concerning access arrangements for the Core Valleys Lines (CVL). These are particularly relevant for those who wish to operate freight trains between the CVL and Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd’s (Network Rail’s) network.

A summary of our draft conclusions on the final Five Year Asset Management Statement (5YAMS) that was submitted to us on 31 May 2019. It is the culmination of the first phase of our examination and draws from detailed analysis that is explained in a number of supplementary documents published alongside it. Together these form the draft determination.

Consultation conclusions EU legislation has focused on opening up the European rail market and promoting competition in passenger rail markets. There are a number of protections within EU legislation to support this, including an overarching requirement that access to the network is granted in a fair and transparent manner. However, EU legislation also sets out limited circumstances where access

Our draft determination set out our proposed decisions on the process through which we determined what Network Rail should deliver in respect of its role in operating, maintaining and renewing its network in control period 6 (CP6) and how the funding available should be best used to support this.

consultation invited suggestions for improvements to the clarity, consistency and simplicity of the contractual drafting of schedules 4, 7 and 8 of the model freight and passenger track access contracts.

Overview Good quality financial information is important for effective regulation as it helps to ensure that the interests of customers and funders are properly protected. Network Rail's regulatory financial statements are the primary sources of information about the company's financial performance. We recently consulted on how we should assess Network Rail's efficiency and financial performance

Our decisions on the financial framework supplementary document that forms part of ORR's draft determination for PR18.

We have published our conclusions for revising notification factors for franchised passenger operators in PR18.

We have published a summary of those responses, and set out the steps we will take to strengthen the arrangements for Assisted Travel, including a review of the 2009 DPPP Guidance.

As part of PR18, we have reviewed the structure of the charges levied for use of the network and the incentives in place on Network Rail and train operators.

Comments on Network Rail's strategic business plans (SBPs) for control period 6

Consultation outcome Following careful review of the consultation responses, along with our continued engagement with stakeholders, we have developed the following approach document, which also sets out the process and timescales for our periodic review. ORR approach to PR19 Published 31 January 2018 Consultation responses We received 7 responses to our initial consultation from stakeholders. We