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Press notices 2005

All press notices from January to December 2005 are shown below. Other press notices are available under their relevant year.

21 Dec 2005
ORR establishes the rail industry information network and publishes its strategy for improving rail data
21 Dec 2005
ORR sets out its framework for the regulation of the railway in Scotland
19 Dec 2005
National Rail Trends – July - September 2005 (Quarter 2)
15 Dec 2005
ORR publishes initial assessment of Network Rail’s future revenue requirement and consults on the future financial framework
15 Dec 2005
Office of Rail Regulation consults on updated corporate strategy
1 Dec 2005
Network Code Reform Phase 2 Conclusions
30 Nov 2005
ORR consults on its initial guidance on appeals under the Railways Infrastructure (Access and Management) Regulations 2005
25 Nov 2005
Monitoring of Network Rail’s performance shows continued steady improvement
17 Nov 2005
ORR consults on approach to enforcing delivery
7 Oct 2005
ORR publishes policy to encourage infrastructure investment
6 Oct 2005
ORR health and safety enforcement policy statement
30 Sep 2005
National Rail Trends – April to June 2005 (Quarter 1)
29 Sep 2005
ORR assessment of Network Rail’s performance – good progress commended, some further improvements required
7 Sep 2005
ORR publishes draft conclusions on Network Rail signalling expenditure
31 Aug 2005
Office of Rail Regulation proposes changes to the licence fee regime
19 Aug 2005
Office of Rail Regulation proposes changes to simplify railway operator licences
16 Aug 2005
Monitoring of Network Rail’s performance, now extended separately to Scotland, shows continuing improvement in train performance
16 Aug 2005
Key appointments complete senior team at ORR
11 Aug 2005
ORR consults on programme for 2008 periodic review of Network Rail charges
25 Jul 2005
ORR publishes Model Contract for Connection Agreements
19 Jul 2005
Improvements in advance timetable information
5 Jul 2005
Office of Rail Regulation publishes its emerging conclusions for Phase 2 of Network Code reform
21 Jun 2005
Appointment of new Chief Executive for ORR
17 Jun 2005
Office of Rail Regulation publishes its policy on long-term track access contracts
15 Jun 2005
ORR publishes its draft conclusions on the review of Schedule 8 of franchised passenger operators’ track access contracts (the performance regime)
14 Jun 2005
ORR consults on the separation of Scotland from England and Wales in Network Rail’s expenditure and revenue allowances
10 Jun 2005
ORR strengthens Network Rail's accountability
7 Jun 2005
ORR comments on Network Rail’s performance
7 Jun 2005
ORR publishes its annual report for 2004–05
29 Apr 2005
ORR takes next steps in strengthening Network Rail’s accountability
28 Apr 2005
ORR consults on rail industry Information Network
22 Apr 2005
ORR publishes its corporate strategy and business plan
15 Apr 2005
ORR launches its review of the structure of station long term charges
15 Apr 2005
ORR’s approach to combined safety and economic regulation
8 Apr 2005
ORR Sets out emerging views on the review of the structure of Network Rail's costs and track access charges
1 Apr 2005
ORR Chairman welcomes Jim O’Sullivan to the ORR Board as Non-Executive Director with responsibility for safety
31 Mar 2005
Office of Rail Regulation streamlines licence exemptions process
24 Mar 2005
Office of Rail Regulation launches its review of the possessions regime
23 Mar 2005
Office of Rail Regulation launches consultation on application of competition law to services relating to railways
21 Mar 2005
Office of Rail Regulation approves modifications to Access Dispute Resolution Rules
14 Mar 2005
ORR launches Network Monitor
11 Mar 2005
ORR sets out emerging views on the review of Schedule 8 of franchised passenger operators’ track access contracts (the performance regime)
8 Mar 2005
Advance train timetable and seat reservation information
4 Mar 2005
Proposed licence changes ensure Network Rail is accountable for its new responsibilities
25 Feb 2005
ORR consults on new framework for investments in rail infrastructure enhancements
11 Feb 2005
Office of Rail Regulation reports on progress in complying with the requirement for advanced provision of timetable information
10 Feb 2005
Office of Rail Regulation consults on future corporate strategy
7 Feb 2005
Office of Rail Regulation reports on the future role of the Rail Safety and Standards Board
2 Feb 2005
Office of Rail Regulation consults on approval of proposed long-term track access contracts
31 Jan 2005
Office of Rail Regulation determines in favour of Network and Vehicle Change Committee’s decision on Ruscombe Loop