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Interoperability authorisations

30 May 2022
Details of all the new, major, upgraded or renewed infrastructure or rolling stock projects we have authorised into service since 2019.

Railway infrastructure and vehicle safety

13 January 2014
ORR has powers of investigation and enforcement to ensure that railway operators are controlling risks posed by infrastructure and railway vehicles.

Draft exemption for the placing on the market of rail vehicles and components which contain asbestos

13 January 2014
We sought views on a draft exemption to allow the placing on the market of asbestos-containing railway vehicles, and asbestos-containing components of railway vehicles. This stems from a consultation by The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) on proposals for draft regulations that would allow the placing on the market and use of a second-hand asbestos-containing article

Condition 18 - interests in railway vehicles

14 January 2014
Consents granted under Condition 18 (interests in railway vehicles) of Network Rail's network licence since 2012 are listed below. For earlier consents, please visit the National Archives. Date of consent Issue Period Links to documents 4 Aug 2017 Wessex Alliance train interests 20 August 2017 to end of South Western franchise (circa 2024) ORR consent 15 Oct 2013 Hire of track recording train to

Policy on variable usage charges for modified vehicles

13 January 2014
Start date: 6 April 2011 End date: 20 May 2011We have consulted on our policy regarding the variable usage charges applied to vehicles that have been modified to reduce track damage. The variable usage charge is set to reflect track wear and tear costs. It thereby incentivises train manufacturers, owners and operators to invest in track-friendly vehicles.In this consultation, we proposed to give

Common safety method for conformity assessment (safety authorisations)

9 March 2015
This page gives an overview of the common safety method (CSM) for conformity assessment (safety authorisations), which has been adopted and published by the European Commission. Common safety methods are developed by the European Commission and the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) to support the single market in the rail sector. European Commission Regulation (EU) 1169/2010 (the CSM for

Approach to authorisations under the Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2011

5 January 2017
Consultation outcome Following this consultation we have published our policy statement relating to a progressive approach to infrastructure authorisation. Approach to authorisations under the Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2011 22 September 2017 This revised approach will, in some cases, enable applicants to propose grouping together what would currently be separate authorisation

Holding Network Rail to account

4 April 2022
How we will hold Network Rail (including routes, the System Operator (SO), and other relevant business units) to account against the network licence.

Rail ADR Scheme Council

25 November 2021
The Rail Ombudsman provides the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) service for the rail industry.

Review of Network Rail’s access charges

14 April 2022
In this consultation, part of ORR’s periodic review 2023 (PR23) programme, we present further proposals in respect of Network Rail’s CP7 access charges.

Improving Assisted Travel

14 December 2021
Our Accessible Travel Policy guidance for train and station operators sets out the commitments they must include in their policies for helping older and disabled people to travel by rail.