The Network Code

This page contains all Core Valley Lines (CVL) track access application consultations, decisions, consolidated agreements, and the CVL charging framework. It also contains information on the CVL Network Code, including details of any approved modifications to the Code, and our consultations on a network licence for the operator of the network.

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.

The rail industry can propose changes to Network Rail's Network Code through Part C. ORR has a role to approve those changes as any modifications to the Code may have a bearing on Track Access contracts.

This page contains information on access and licensing on the Crossrail Central Operating Section.

Our role in approving track access to the High Speed 1 (HS1) network for train operators.

This page contains information on access and licensing on the Heathrow Spur.

This page sets out the background of Network Rail’s Network Code, which is the set of rules behind the contractual relationship between Network Rail and the passenger and freight operating companies that run trains on their infrastructure.

This page sets out details of the workshop we held on our proposals to establish a cap on variable usage charge and a freight-specific charge, on Thursday 12 July 2012.

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.