Policy papers and consultations

Seeks views on the Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations (RVAR) exemption request by London Underground Limited in respect of the Bakerloo line.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 29 February 2024

• RVAR 2010 exemption: London Underground Limited Bakerloo line trains

  This application is structured into a background and one topic section,…

• RVAR 2010 exemption: London Underground Limited Bakerloo line platforms

  This application is structured into a background and one topic section,…

Seeks views on primary legislative changes required to effect rail reform as set out in the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 26 February 2024

The draft Rail Reform Bill contains the primary legislative measures, which form a key part of delivering rail reform in Great Britain.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 20 February 2024

The government’s plan to transform the railways in Great Britain.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 14 December 2023

A consultation on implementing minimum service levels for passenger rail services during periods of strike action.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 6 November 2023

Proposals for a delay compensation licence condition for rail passenger services.

• From: Office of Rail and Road
• Updated: 9 August 2023

Seeks feedback on rail industry proposals to modify Network Rail’s network licence requirement to publish a timetable 12 weeks in advance of services running.

• From: Office of Rail and Road
• Updated: 8 August 2023

Seeks views on the Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations (RVAR) exemption request in respect of DLR.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 7 August 2023

Proposes a new suite of signs for private level crossings on the railway to improve safety.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 5 April 2023

Consultation on the development of a code of practice to provide clear and concise railway ticket information to passengers.

• From: Closed organisation: Office of Rail Regulation
• Updated: 28 October 2022

Seeks feedback on a revised draft complaints code of practice and draft licence condition.

• From: Office of Rail and Road
• Updated: 11 October 2022

Proposals on extending the pay-as-you-go (PAYG) on rail.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 19 May 2022

The government’s plan for delivering and sequencing major rail investment in the North and Midlands.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 22 March 2022

Proposes options to improve train performance in the Manchester area and beyond by altering the north of England rail timetable.

• From: Department for Transport and 1 others
• Updated: 12 October 2021

This call for evidence supports the Williams Rail Review.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 20 May 2021

Changes to some licence conditions because the domestic exemption for Regulation 1371/2007/EC on rail passengers’ rights and obligations expires on 3 December 2019.

• From: Office of Rail and Road
• Updated: 25 January 2021

Consultation regarding complaints handling in the rail sector.

• From: Office of Rail and Road
• Updated: 25 June 2020

Rail accessibility exemption for door closure warnings on Docklands Light Railway network.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 27 December 2019

Seeks views on proposed changes to Disabled People's Protection Policy (DPPP) guidance on writing policies to help disabled people travel by rail.

• From: Office of Rail and Road
• Updated: 30 July 2019

Seeks views and evidence to inform government’s work on the Future of Mobility Grand Challenge.

• From: Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles and 1 others
• Updated: 19 March 2019