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By Section

As well as providing an overview of the way in which we do business, we realise that each business area has specific needs and circumstances. That’s why the Code of Practice is adapted and tailored to address individual areas of business activity connected with Network Rail. These include:

Section 1: Overview of the Code of Practice
Section 2: The Principles of Network Rail’s Code of Practice
Section 3: The procedures for Network Rail’s Code of Practice
Section 4: Freight and charter train track access
Section 5: Stations managed by Network Rail
Section 6: Franchise replacement and extension
Section 7: New passenger track access for new passenger train operators
Section 8: Freight connections
Section 9: Rolling stock acceptance
Section 10: Leases for stations and depots to be operated by train operators and others
Section 11: Procurement of goods, services or works, i.e. suppliers
Section 12: Property disposal
Section 13: Enhancements to the Network
Section 14: New/additional passenger track access for existing Train Operators

Specific charges apply to each type of business activity. Typically, these reflect business-specific information provided by Network Rail, and tasks performed by us. These are described in detail under each individual section of the Code of Practice.