Publications

Here you'll find all our publications, reports, determinations and statements. 

Consultation on changes to operator licences

24 September 2020
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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.

29 May 2020
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This review was undertaken prior to the significant outbreak of Covid-19 in the United Kingdom. It is therefore a snapshot in time generating conclusions and recommendations which will be more relevant when Network Rail and the industry returns to a status of normality. For this reason it is considered the review and its conclusions are still valid. ORR's expectations are that Network Rail plans

22 May 2020
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We have engaged with DfT on the prospect of charging an Investment Recovery Charge (IRC) on train operating companies running services on HS2. This is our exchange of letters with DfT on the principles of charging an IRC.

Market study into the supply of signalling systems

13 May 2020
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Given the impact of the current COVID-19 crisis, we have taken the decision to close the market study at this time. This will allow industry to focus on operational and safety issues during these challenging times.

Updating the model freight services track access contract for the CVL interface

27 April 2020
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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.

18 March 2020
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Letter to stakeholders summarising ORR's views regarding Schedule 8 'overlay' agreements.