Publications

Our decisions on amendments to contracts where Network Rail and the train operator were in agreement.

This page contains notices of consent issued since 2020.

This page contains details of improvement notices issued in 2022.

Our guides provide comprehensive information on all aspects of the TDLCR.

Network Rail's network licence includes a condition providing for independent experts (reporters) to be appointed by the network operator (Network Rail), to provide ORR with advice on different aspects of Network Rail’s performance.

Shortly after 6:00 AM on Wednesday 9 November 2016, a tram travelling from New Addington to Wimbledon on the Croydon Tramlink Network overturned on a curve approaching Sandilands junction. Seven people lost their lives and many more were injured.

All our PR23 legal notices will be added to this page during the review.

We monitor performance through analysis of regular reports from Network Rail.

Details of all the new, major, upgraded or renewed infrastructure or rolling stock projects we have authorised into service since 2019.

Information on our role in the development of the third road investment strategy (RIS3), 2025-30, and links to key documents relating to the advice we provided during the development of RIS2 (2020-25).

Network Rail's network licence includes a condition providing for independent experts (reporters) to be appointed by the network operator (Network Rail), to provide ORR with advice on different aspects of Network Rail’s performance.

View and apply for current vacancies at the Office of Rail and Road.

This section contains 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.

Information about applying for a licence or licence exemption, the costs involved and the application forms you will need to use.

We are responsible for monitoring and enforcing the performance and efficiency of National Highways in its delivery of the Smart Motorway Action Plan.

A network statement is an annual publication that each major UK network operator must produce.

Passenger train and station operators have information obligations in their licences.

We continue to monitor the market for open access rail services.

Our role is to set complaint handling procedures and monitor train and station operators against these.