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Section 17 and 18 - new track access contracts

In line with the Industry code of practice and the review of our criteria and procedures, Network Rail has now assumed responsibility for consulting on the majority of proposed new contracts and amendments. Accordingly, please check Network Rail's consultation webpages (select Track Access) as well as our own when looking for details of current consultations.

Applications under sections 17/18, relating to the proposed new Track Access Contract for West Coast Trains Limited can be seen at West Coast Trains TAC.

TOC / FOC Section Date consultation closes Links to documents
Grand Northern 17 27 May 2008 Application form
Draft contract
Transport for London 18 8 May 2008 Application form
Draft agreement
Appendix 1: Model vs. NLR table of differences
Appendix 2: Draft contract comparison with model contract
Appendix 3: Log of issues from pre-application stakeholder consultation
Appendix 4: Business case (not published)
Appendix 5: NR/TfL side letters relating to proving period
Appendix 6: TfL’s economic justification for TAO
Appendix 7: Rolling stock capacity
Appendix 8: NLR station improvements
Appendix 9: TfL’s view on NLRIP contribution to freight growth
Appendix 10: Feasibility timetable and performance modelling information
Appendix 11: Crossrail Interface Studies
Appendix 12: NLRIP works/track layout
Appendix 13: High-level maintenance strategy
Appendix 14: TfL paper “Fit with ORR’s statutory duties and compliance with ORR policy"
Fastline Limited (Yellow Plant) 18 Closed Application form
Draft agreement