Publications

This page contains depot access applications and decisions made under sections 17 or 22A of the Railways Act 1993.

Train and station operators are required by their operating licences to establish and comply with an Accessible Travel Policy (ATP) which must be approved by us.

Helping the rail industry to achieve health and safety excellence.

Reports on Network Rail’s efficiency and wider financial performance, and the wider rail industry’s productivity.

What we are doing to reduce the administrative burden and support economic growth with our regulated entities.

Investigation of National Highways’ compliance with its licence and delivery of the second road investment strategy (RIS2).

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

As the combined safety and economic regulator for Britain’s railway, we reviewed how costs and benefits are assessed for safety initiatives, and whether reasonable practicability is systematically tested by dutyholders.

The Railways Act 2005 sets out statutory procedures concerning proposals for the closure of passenger services, passenger networks and stations.

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

Our Consumer Expert Panel provides independent advice to help us fulfil our vision of making the rail industry better for current and future consumers.

Condition 17 of Network Rail's network licence safeguards against the inappropriate disposal of land assets.

Health and safety by design aims to eliminate or reduce risks through identifying potential risks at the design stage and taking steps to reduce or eliminate them.

Information on our role in the development of the future road investment strategies, and links to key documents relating to the advice we provide.