Track access applications and decisions

Rail regulator delivers positive outcome for passengers and freight

30 November 2022
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Today, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) announced its decision to use railway track capacity between Wrexham and Bidston for Transport for Wales Rail Limited (TfWRL) and GB Railfreight Limited (GBRf). This decision will see both more passenger services and greater certainty for freight trains on the line.

West Coast Main Line

6 January 2022
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This page contains information on our consideration of capacity, performance and current applications for access on the West Coast Main Line (WCML).

Track access decisions

4 November 2021
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This section contains decisions we have made since 2020. For older decisions, please see our decisions library. All approved agreements and subsequently approved amendments to track access decisions are held on our public register.

Public register

3 August 2020
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We grant licences to operators of railway assets and approve access to the railway track, stations and depots. Copies of approved licences, access contracts and associated documents are placed on our electronic public register.