Policy papers and consultations

Seeking views on the draft revised National Networks National Policy Statement (NNNPS) 2023 and accompanying documents.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 6 March 2024

• Draft National Networks National Policy Statement consultation document

  Why we are consulting The National Networks National Policy Statement…

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

Seeks feedback on draft train protection systems guidance. Aims to clarify legal obligations in relation to modern train protection systems.

• From: Office of Rail and Road
• Updated: 19 January 2024

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

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

Seeks feedback on an updated version of the 'Holding Network Rail to account' policy for control period 7.

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

Seeks views on approach to the financial framework for the infrastructure manager of the mainline railway, Network Rail.

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

Presents the Office of Rail and Road's preferred options for Network Rail’s possessions and train performance regimes during price control period 7.

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

Sought views on a review of delay attribution and aims to establish its objectives, whilst identifying areas for improvement and potential courses of action.

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

The 5 possible route options for the central section of East West Rail.

• From: Department for Transport and 1 others
• Updated: 20 July 2023

Seeking views on options for capacity charges and improving the incentives for train operators to work together.

• From: Office of Rail and Road
• Updated: 28 October 2022

Sought feedback on further proposals from the Office of Rail and Road in respect of Network Rail's price control period 7.

• From: Office of Rail and Road
• Updated: 24 October 2022

Invites comments to proposed changes to the Transport and Works (Guided Transport Modes) Order 1992.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 29 July 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

Setting the direction for the rail industry on environment issues and informing the sustainable rail strategy.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 14 July 2021

This call for evidence supports the Williams Rail Review.

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

The draft conclusions to the HS1 Ltd periodic review 2019.

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

Seeks feedback on revised guidance about access to rail service facilities including stations, light maintenance depots, freight terminals and other sites.

• From: Office of Rail and Road
• Updated: 24 June 2020

Status of existing Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline schemes in year one of Control Period 6.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 21 October 2019

Identifies 24 lessons learnt from transport to improve controlled delivery of major projects by government departments.

• From: Department for Transport and 1 others
• Updated: 25 April 2019