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Determined appeals under Network Rail's Network Code

10 October 2025
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Under Part M of Network Rail's Network Code, a party can appeal to ORR against any determination made by the relevant panel of the Access Disputes Committee which it considers to be wrong or unjust because of a serious procedural or other irregularity.

Closures

16 September 2025
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The Railways Act 2005 sets out statutory procedures concerning proposals for the closure of passenger services, passenger networks and stations.

Health and safety by design

1 September 2025
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Health and safety by design aims to eliminate or reduce risks through identifying potential risks at the design stage and taking steps to reduce or eliminate them.

Office of Rail and Road September 2025 newsletter

29 August 2025
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September 2025 Newsletter Our recent access decisions announced at the start and end of July illustrate the opportunities and challenges inherent in managing our railway infrastructure to best serve passengers, freight customers, and the broader economy. These decisions have brought significant developments across key corridors. On the East Coast Main Line, we've approved additional services for