Stakeholder engagement
25 January 2024
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We monitor and report on the quality of Network Rail's engagement with its stakeholder community in control period 6 (CP6).
Economic regulation
Asset management independent reports
16 January 2024
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Network Rail's network licence includes a condition providing for independent experts (reporters) to be appointed by the network operator (Network Rail), to provide ORR with advice on different aspects of Network Rail’s performance.
Targeted assurance review reports: engineering and asset management assurance work
16 January 2024
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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.
Benchmarking of Network Rail’s costs
20 December 2023
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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.
Annual assessment of safety performance on the strategic road network
18 December 2023
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This content and related publications refer to our annual assessment of safety on the strategic road network.
Monitoring smart motorways
14 December 2023
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We are responsible for monitoring and enforcing the performance and efficiency of National Highways in its delivery of the Smart Motorway Action Plan.
Rail regulator says train punctuality and cancellations remain challenging, but Network Rail starting to improve train performance
7 December 2023
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New statistics from the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) released today show Britain’s railway is still not delivering consistently punctual and reliable journeys. However, the regulator’s latest assessment of Network Rail’s performance shows that the company is beginning to turn a corner.
Monitoring Network Rail train service performance
29 November 2023
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Those that use the railway rely on both Network Rail and train operators to run a punctual and reliable train service. Our remit is to ensure that Network Rail is doing all that is reasonably practicable to deliver its contribution.
Rail regulator launches investigation into Wales & Western train performance
29 November 2023
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The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today launched an investigation into poor train punctuality and reliability in the Network Rail Wales & Western region.
Regulator’s report shows rail industry continues recovery from the pandemic with increased fares revenue and reduced government support
28 November 2023
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The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today published its annual Rail Industry Finance (UK) statistical report.