Periodic review 2023 (PR23)
4 April 2024
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Information about the 2023 periodic review (PR23) of Network Rail's outputs and funding for control period 7.
Rail
Rail regulator’s review leads to 50% reduction in maximum fees for ticket refunds
28 March 2024
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New rules will mean that from 2 April the maximum fee that train operators and ticket retailers can charge when an unused rail ticket is refunded will be reduced from £10 to £5.
Access for passenger operators
28 March 2024
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This page contains guidance modules and the application form for track access by passenger operators, both public service operators and open access.
Mainline network
28 March 2024
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Network Rail is the owner and operator of the majority of national railway infrastructure.
Access for freight operators
27 March 2024
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This page includes guidance, the application form, model contracts and general approvals for track access by freight operators.
Current track access applications
27 March 2024
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This page includes the latest documents relating to track access applications we are currently considering. This may include application forms, draft agreements, any related documents and responses we make public.
Consultation on amendments to the model freight track access contracts
15 March 2024
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Sought feedback on amendments to model freight track access contracts.
Passengers need improved reliability and real-time information for station lifts, says regulator
15 March 2024
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- Regulator’s report on station lifts finds an average of more than six faults for each passenger lift over a year. - There’s been good progress on real-time information on lift availability, but more needs to be done across industry to make sure that all lifts can automatically report their status. - The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) will take a deeper look at Network Rail’s approach to planning
Guidance on train driving licences
13 March 2024
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Guidance for train operators and the infrastructure manager on train driving licences
PR23 legal notices and CP7 price lists
13 March 2024
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All our periodic review 2023 (PR23) legal notices will be added to this page during the review. It also includes links to Network Rail's price lists for track access charges.