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,…

The Department for Transport proposed to transfer responsibility for the regulation of the four stations on the HS1 network to the Office of Rail and Road.

• From: Office of Rail and Road
• Updated: 31 August 2022

Seeks views on proposals to close Newhaven Marine railway station.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 24 September 2020

• Newhaven Marine station closure

  Foreword Network Rail, as network operator, proposes closure of Newhaven…

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

The Department for Transport's draft conclusions on the periodic review of the station long-term charge for the HS1 International stations for control period 3.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 8 August 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

Proposal to close the Angel Road rail station in May 2019 when the Meridian Water rail facility opens.

• From: Department for Transport and 1 others
• Updated: 24 January 2019

Seeks views on ORR's consultation response about requiring rail companies to be members of an approved ADR scheme and feedback on draft licence modifications.

• From: Office of Rail and Road
• Updated: 3 January 2019

Seeks feedback on proposals to close Norton Bridge rail station.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 6 November 2017

Seeks views on proposals to close the existing rail station at Rochester once the new station is commissioned.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 29 July 2015

Department for Transport's conclusions reached on proposed HS1 station access charges for the period 2015 to 2020.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 2 September 2014

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

We are seeking views on proposed modifications to the national station access conditions for Scotland, England and Wales.

• From: Closed organisation: Office of Rail Regulation
• Updated: 8 May 2014

Seeking views about permanent closure of Folkestone Harbour railway branch line and station.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 1 May 2014

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Seeks views on withdrawing scheduled passenger services between Wandsworth Road, Kensington (Olympia) and Ealing Broadway.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 10 May 2012

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government