Publications

This page presents our cost benchmarking analysis of Network Rail's costs. It covers the analysis we undertook in different periodic reviews as well as reports we produced as part of our regular monitoring of Network Rail’s cost performance.

Our efficiency and finance assessment of Network Rail for 2020-21 relates to the second year of control period 6 (CP6), which runs from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2024.

Update and changes to Railway Safety Regulations 1999 guidance on Mark 1 type rolling stock and hinged door rolling stock.

We undertake targeted assurance reviews to gain in-depth understanding into ongoing or emerging issues, risks and opportunities within Network Rail which could impact regulatory targets.

We've created a range of guides to explain the different responsibilities within the Train Driving Licences and Certificates Regulations 2010 (TDLCR). Our guides provide comprehensive information on all aspects of the TDLCR.

The annual report which we have produced on High Speed 1 (HS1) Ltd’s performance.

If a train operator wants to access the national railway network, it will need a track access contract with Network Rail. This page sets out what you need to know.

New, major, upgraded or renewed infrastructure and rolling stock applicants have to follow a framework and seek an authorisation from us before placing the infrastructure or rolling stock into service.