Operations analysis of applications for train services between Newcastle and Brighton and Cardiff and York
The Office of Rail and Road needs an independent operational analysis of two open access train service proposals: Grand Central's Newcastle-Brighton service and First Rail's Cardiff-York service. The analysis will support ORR's assessment of these applications.
- Closed7 September 2026
- Value£45k
- BuyerOffice of Rail and Road
- CategorySurveying, architecture & engineering
- RegionUK-wide
You'll want to look if you have experience in rail operations analysis and can assess the feasibility and impacts of new train services on existing rail networks
You'll need
- independent analysis capability
Might not suit a small firm
- it needs coverage across the whole UK
Possible incumbent
LEGGE INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES LTD won ORR rail operations consultancy work in April 2026; OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED won regulatory engagement workshops with ORR in September 2025; EUROPEAN ECONOMIC RESEARCH LIMITED won two ORR transport analysis projects in September 2025. Inferred from prior awards to this buyer, not confirmed.