Publications

Periodic review 2018 (PR18) initial consultation and conclusions

10 August 2016
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In May 2016, we published our first major consultation on the 2018 periodic review (PR18). PR18 would determine Network Rail Infrastructure Limited’s (Network Rail’s) outputs and funding in control period 6 (CP6, which will run from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2024). P

Network Charges - a consultation on how charges can improve efficiency

3 August 2016
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Date published: 10 December 2015 Closing date: 4 March 2016 This consultation looked at the way in which Network Rail charges train operators for use of its network. These charges affect decisions made by operators, Network Rail and funders. This was the first consultation as part of a comprehensive review of Network Rail’s structure of charges for Control Period 6, (CP6) - (2019-2024) and beyond

Monitoring Highways England’s network investment

20 July 2016
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This consultation has now concluded. Conclusions and next steps We consulted on our approach to monitoring Highways England’s delivery of its network investment in summer 2016. The approach detailed in this document takes account of the responses received and sets out how the ORR monitors Highways England’s network investment plans and delivery of those plans, against the requirements of the Road

Guidance on The Railways (Access, Management and Licensing of Railway Undertakings) Regulations 2016

20 July 2016
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This consultation is now closed. Conclusions Our conclusion to the consultation and the final guidance document were published on Wednesday 21 December 2016. Consultation responses were received from four stakeholders, and we have responded to all points raised. These include: The inclusion of flow-charts for ease of use The extension of time-limits to 10 working days Various points on the scope

ORR’s approach to monitoring and reviewing markets

20 July 2016
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This consultation is now closed. Publication of updated guidance On 30 January 2017, having considered responses to our consultation, we published the final version of our approach to monitoring and reviewing markets. ORR response to consultation Angel Trains Ltd response to consultation Rail Delivery Group response to consultation ORR’s guidance on approach to monitoring and reviewing markets The

Review of Outcome Frameworks in other Regulated Sectors

30 June 2016
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This page contains details of the Office of Rail and Road’s (ORR’s) work in informing its input into the second Road Investment Strategy (RIS2) 2020/21-2024/25. A key aspect of ORR’s role as Highways Monitor is to provide advice to the Secretary of State for Transport in relation to draft Road Investment Strategies – and in particular, whether the Strategies set for Highways England are both