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Introduction A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Non-ORR licences
Phil Deaves, Swindon, Wiltshire
I am always grateful for additional information, whether entirely new records (particularly historical records), or information to fill in gaps or correct errors, via the email address above. Thank you.
(Formerly Abbey Rail Ltd to 15 July 2009. Operator of last resort, subsidiary of Directly Operated Railways Limited (wholly owned by the Secretary of State for Transport))
Application made 22 August 2006; from 20 September 2006; certificate of incorporation on change of name 15 July 2009
Application made 22 August 2006; from 20 September 2006; certificate of incorporation on change of name 15 July 2009
Application made 25 September 2009; from 26 October 2009
Application made 25 September 2009; from 26 October 2009
From 2 February 1996; change of control 2 April 1996 (Balfour Beatty Rail Maintenance Company Ltd); revoked 19 December 2000
From 2 February 1996; revoked 19 December 2000
Within possessions only
(See Jarvis Fastline Limited)
Application received 17 November 1998
Application received 30 October 2000
Application received "31 February 2002"
Application received 7 May 2003; from 29 August 2003
Heywood branch
Application received 7 May 2003; from 29 August 2003
Any station on above network
Application received 7 May 2003; from 29 August 2003
Any depot on above network
Application received 7 May 2003; from 29 August 2003
Any train on above network
Application received 7 May 2003; from 29 August 2003
Any train on above network
Application received 1 October 2007
Heywood
Application received 1 October 2007
Line between Bury and Heywood
Application received 3 August 2007; from 11 November 2007
Application received 3 August 2007; from 11 November 2007
Application received 3 August 2007; from 11 November 2007; additional stations from 21 November 2008 (assumed Corby, East Midlands Parkway)
| Alfreton | Hinckley | Oakham |
| Alsager | Hubberts Bridge | Peartree |
| Ambergate | Hucknall | Radcliffe |
| Ancaster | Hykeham | Rauceby |
| Aslockton | Kettering | Rolleston |
| Attenborough | Kidsgrove | Ruskington |
| Barrow Upon Soar | Kirkby-in-Ashfield | Saxilby |
| Beeston | Langley Mill | Sheffield |
| Belper | Langwith-Whaley Thorns | Shirebrook |
| Bingham | Leicester | Sileby |
| Bleasby | Lincoln | Skegness |
| Blythe Bridge | Long Eaton | Sleaford |
| Boston | Longport | South Wigston |
| Bottesford | Longton | Spalding |
| Bulwell | Loughborough | Spondon |
| Burton Joyce | Lowdham | Stamford |
| Burton-on-Trent | Mansfield Town | Sutton Parkway |
| Carlton | Mansfield Woodhouse | Swinderby |
| Chesterfield | Market Harborough | Swineshead |
| Collingham | Market Rasen | Syston |
| Creswell | Matlock | Thorpe Culvert |
| Cromford | Matlock Bath | Thurgarton |
| Derby | Melton Mowbray | Tutbury & Hatton |
| Duffield | Metheringham | Uttoxeter |
| Elton & Orston | Narborough | Wainfleet |
| Fiskerton | Netherfield | Wellingborough |
| Gainsborough Lea Road | Newark Castle | Whatstandwell |
| Havenhouse | Newstead | Whitwell |
| Heckington | Nottingham | Willington |
| Corby (from 21 November 2008) | East Midlands Parkway (from 21 November 2008) | |
Application received 3 August 2007; from 11 November 2007; additional depot (not stated) 30 March 2009
| Leeds Neville Hill | Derby Etches Park | Nottingham Eastcroft |
From 11 November 2007
Application received 8 March 2006, from 7 April 2006
Sandford to Warcop
Application received 8 March 2006, from 7 April 2006
Warcop
Application received 8 March 2006, from 7 April 2006
Warcop
Application received 8 March 2006, from 7 April 2006
Any train on above network
Application received 8 March 2006, from 7 April 2006
Any train on above network
Application received 28 May 2009
Flitholme to Appleby East plus approved extensions
Application received 28 May 2009
Any train on above network
Application received 28 May 2009
Any train on above network
Application received 28 May 2009
Any station on above network
Application received 28 May 2009
Any depot on above network
Application received 25 August 1999
Application received 4 September 2002, from 12 March 2003
Within possessions only
(see Hythe Realisations Ltd)
Application made 24 July 2008; from 22 August 2008
Brookside (Stoke-on-Trent)
Application made 24 July 2008; from 22 August 2008
Network within depot
Application made 24 July 2008; from 22 August 2008
Any train on above network
The ORR's 2008-09 annual report states that a passenger exemption was granted, and no network exemption. This seems somewhat unlikely.
From 26 April 1996
Network defined in the Elsecar Steam Railway Order 1996 S.I.1996/937
From 26 April 1996
Any train on above network
From 26 April 1996
Any train on above network
From 26 April 1996
Any station on above network
From 26 April 1996
Any depot on above network
(See DB Schenker)
(Formerly Railfreight Distribution Ltd (to 30 November 1998))
From 12 October 1996; modified 1 October 1998; revised 1 February 2001; change of name 1 December 1998; change of control 16 November 2001 (Canadian National); change of control 28 December 2007 (DB Schenker); modification application made 7 November 2008; modified 17 December 2008; modified 23 October 2009
* marshalling yards, holding sidings and recess sidings; * comprised in a railway goods terminal; * which connects a light maintenance depot or track within a light maintenance depot to any part of a network operated by a person other than the licence holder; * which connects a network operated by another person to a network operated by that person or by a third person; * which is situated within a harbour or harbour area * which connects a network situated on premises used for the purposes of: o an industrial undertaking (other than an undertaking consisting in the operation of a light maintenance depot); o an undertaking engaged in the generation of electrical energy, including a nuclear installation; or o a mine or quarry for the purposes of the Mines and Quarries Act 1954 to any part of a network operated by another person;
From 12 October 1996; modified 1 October 1998; revised 1 February 2001; change of name 1 December 1998; change of control 16 November 2001 (Canadian National); change of control 28 December 2007 (DB Schenker); modification application made 7 November 2008; modified 17 December 2008; modified 23 October 2009
Application made 7 May 1999; from 27 August 1999; change of control 16 November 2001 (Canadian National); modified 17 June 2005; change of control 28 December 2007 (DB Schenker) (assumed)
From 28 November 2005
From 28 November 2005; modification application made 7 November 2008; notice of modification 17 December 2008; modified 23 October 2009
From 28 November 2005
From 28 November 2005; modification application made 7 November 2008; notice of modification 17 December 2008; modified 23 October 2009
From 28 February 2001
Ongar to signal LW2 just east of Epping
From 28 February 2001
Any train on above network
From 28 February 2001
Any train on above network
From 28 February 2001
Any station on above network
From 28 February 2001
Any depot on above network
(See Eurostar (UK) Ltd)
From 22 November 2007
Application received 5 December 2003, withdrawn by applicant 12 March 2004
Application received 5 December 2003, withdrawn by applicant 12 March 2004
(Formerly European Passenger Services Ltd (to 30 September 1996))
From 1 April 1994; change of name 1 October 1996
From 1 April 1994; revised 1 February 2001; change of name 1 October 1996
| Manchester International | North Pole International |
Application made 20 March 2007; from 20 April 2007
Temple Mills
From 1 April 1994; revised 1 February 2001; change of name 1 October 1996; expires 29 July 2052
| Ashford International | Waterloo International |
From 28 September 1998
From 28 November 2005 (some sources have 30 March 2007)
From 28 November 2005 (some sources have 30 March 2007)
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