We ensure the passenger and freight train operating companies have fair access to the rail network – and that best use is made of capacity.
If a railway operator wants to access the railway network, they have to apply to us for a track access agreement with Network Rail.
We regulate access to station and light maintenance depots by approving station and depot access agreements.
Infrastructure access guidance and policies
If a railway operator wants to access the railway network, they have to apply to us for a track access agreement. This section sets out our guidance and policies on regulating infrastructure access.
Access to regulated networks
This section contains further details on each infrastructure manager that we regulate. It includes information on track access contract applications and decisions relating to each infrastructure manager.
Station and depot access
Regulating access to station and light maintenance depots by approving station and depot access agreements.
Appeals under The Access and Management Regulations
This page contains guidance on how to make an appeal, as well as decisions we have made on appeals.
Monitoring timetable production
We monitor industry compliance with timetable production timescales by gathering data from Network Rail and train operators on key milestones in the Network Code.
Access rights planning and use
Management information on track access applications made by freight and passenger operators of rail services in Great Britain.