Depot access applications and decisions
9 October 2026
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This page contains depot access applications and decisions made under sections 17 or 22A of the Railways Act 1993.
Rail passengers
ORR seeks views on new safeguards for fair rail ticket market under Great British Railways
9 October 2026
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The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today launched a consultation on a draft Retail Code of Practice that would establish new safeguards for the future online rail ticket market under Great British Railways (GBR). The draft Code is intended to help ensure the market remains fair and open, supporting competition and passenger choice as GBR takes on a major role in rail retail.
ORR rejects new West Coast services over capacity constraints and risk of worsening delays for passengers
8 October 2026
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Proposals for new train services between London and Wrexham, Rochdale and Blackpool have been rejected by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) after its assessment found adding more trains to the West Coast Main Line would likely increase delays and cancelled trains for passengers.
Disputed amendment to contracts (section 22a)
8 October 2026
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These are our decisions on amendments to contracts where Network Rail and the train operator could not reach agreement.
Decisions on new, disputed contracts (section 17)
8 October 2026
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Our decisions on new contracts where Network Rail and the train operator could not reach agreement.
Independent health and safety oversight through rail reform
7 October 2026
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We are maintaining effective, independent safety oversight as industry structures change, ensuring the continued delivery of our statutory health and safety responsibilities while enabling a safe transition to GBR.
The Retail Code of Practice for GBR
7 October 2026
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We are creating a Retail Code of Practice that will apply to GBR in its future role managing market-wide retail systems while also operating as an online ticket retailer. This new framework will support the Government’s objective of ensuring a fair and open online ticket retailing market.
Establishing a relationship with the new Passenger Watchdog
7 October 2026
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We are shaping how we will work alongside the new watchdog to protect passenger interests and maintain effective consumer oversight.
Developing our approach to the Funding Period Review (FPR) process
7 October 2026
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We are working with funders to develop our approach to advising on and scrutinising future funding, business plans and settlements, including through the Funding Period Review 2029 (FPR29) process.
Preparing for the future access and licensing regimes
7 October 2026
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We are developing our approach to carrying out our future access appeals role. We are preparing for the changes needed to licences and access arrangements for parties outside GBR that will remain subject to our licensing and access regulation.