Rail regulation

Access documentation

Network Statements

An overview of the infrastructure assets and how access can be applied for and is subsequently allocated. It also includes principles of the charging regime to be employed.

• HAL Network Statement 2022 (1.1MB PDF)
• HAL Network Statement 2023 (1MB PDF)

Track Access Price Lists

A price list that outlines the applicable Track and Station Access Charges for HAL infrastructure, as updated from time to time.

• 2022 HAL Track Access Price List - eight trains per hour (366KB PDF)
• 2023 HAL Track Access Price List - eight trains per hour (365KB PDF)

Network Code

A set of rules is incorporated into, and therefore forms part of, each bilateral access contract between HAL and holders of rights of access to the track owned by HAL.

• HAL Network Code (1.62MB PDF)

Station Access Conditions

• Heathrow Station Access Conditions 2018 - (1MB PDF)
• Heathrow Station Access Conditions 2018 - T2 and T3 Annexes - (1MB PDF)
• Heathrow Station Access Conditions 2018 - T4 Annexes - (863KB PDF)
• Heathrow Station Access Conditions 2018 - T5 Annexes - (1MB PDF)

Supporting template documents

Includes standard track access agreement, standard station access agreement and station access conditions.

To support the commitments contained within the Network Code and Network Statement, please find links below to relevant documentation:

• Technical Information for Train Operating Companies  (1.02MB PDF)
• Heathrow Environmental and Energy policy (983KB PDF)
• Heathrow Framework Capacity Statement (649KB PDF)
• Network and vehicle change requests (1.43MB ZIP)
• Response templates (32KB ZIP)

Engineering Access Statement (EAS)

• Engineering Access Statement 2022
• Engineering Access Statement 2023
• Engineering Access Statement 2024

Timetable Planning Rules (TPR)

• Timetable Planning Rules 2022
• Timetable Planning Rules 2023
• Timetable Planning Rules 2024

Get in touch

All queries, applications and change/access requests should be directed to rail@heathrow.com. For access requests, please include details of the request and review the technical specification document (see link above) to ensure compliance with HAL infrastructure before application.

Supporting information

In addition, please use the following links for industry documentation referenced in the Heathrow rail regulation documents:

• Delay Attribution Guide
  
• Performance Data Accuracy Code