The railway network of Great Britain is operated with the aid of a number of documents, which have been sometimes termed "technical manuals", because they are more detailed than the pocket-timetables which the public encounters every day. Historically, they were classified PRIVATE and not for publication, however since rail privatisation they are now more widely available, mostly in digital form, because they are produced centrally and not by the regional rail operators.

Documents of relevance to passengers

Distributed by National Rail Enquiries

Produced by the Rail Delivery Group

This body represents 26 train operating companies that provide passenger railway services

Produced by Network Rail

Network Rail owns and operates Britain's rail infrastructure

Produced by The Stationery Office with permission from Network Rail

Available on the UK Government website

Documents which relate solely to the operation of the network

Also by Network Rail

Documents produced by the ORR (formerly the Rail Regulator)

Documents produced by the Rail Safety and Standards Board

Available as Printed Books from Willsons Printers Newark Ltd The Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) produce a document Guidance on Infrastructure

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