30 September 2016 Network licence condition 7 (land disposal): Redhill Sidings, Surrey Decision 1. On 8 August 2016, Network Rail gave notice of its intention to dispose of land at Redhill Sidings (the land), in accordance with paragraph 7.2 of condition 7 of its network licence. The land is described in more detail in the notice (copy attached). Network Rail subsequently provided additional plans included at Annex B. 2. We have considered the information supplied by Network Rail including the responses received from third parties you have consulted. For the purposes of condition 7 of Network Rail’s network licence, ORR consents to the disposal of the land in accordance with the particulars set out in its notice. Reasons for decision 3. We note Network Rail has consulted all relevant stakeholders with current information and no other reasonably foreseeable railway use for the land was identified. 4. In considering the proposed disposal we also note: • there is no evidence that railway operations would be affected adversely; • the scheme will facilitate the new platform 0 project at Redhill station; a requirement relating to the Brighton mainline upgrade and in accordance with the December 2018 programmed timetable; and • Network Rail’s subsequent clarification to us that it had overstated in its submission the amount of land proposed for disposal. Network Rail provided a new plan showing a larger area of land to be acquired for the introduction of services at platform 0. The correction is shown at Annex B. 5. Based on all the evidence we have received and taking into account all the material facts and views relevant to our consideration under condition 7, we are satisfied that there are no further issues for us to address. 6. We have had regard to our decision criteria in Land disposal by Network Rail: the regulatory arrangements, December 2013,1 and balanced our section 4 duties given to us under the Railways Act 1993. In doing so we have given particular weight to our duty to exercise our functions in a manner which we consider best calculated to “protect the interests of users of railway services”. 7. We have therefore concluded that the proposed disposal is not against the interests of users of railway services and that our consent should be granted. Les Waters Duly authorised by the Office of Rail and Road 1 Available from www.rail-reg.gov.uk/server/show/nav.150 Annex A: Notice given by Network Rail to ORR on 7 August 2016 Annex A: Notice given by Network Rail to ORR on 14 July 2016 Application by Network Rail Infrastructure Limited to dispose of land in accordance with the Land Disposal Condition of the Network Licence 1. Site Part only of the Yard and Sidings complex known as Redhill Up Site location and description Sidings at Marketfield Way, Redhill Plan No. 83941-1 in which the disposal site is shaded blue, Plans attached: Network Rail’s retained land is shaded green and the area of the (all site plans should be in station lease is coloured red. JPEG format, numbered and should clearly show the sites location approximate to the railway) CR/27783 Clearance Ref: 122474 / 4.1.1 Project No. 528041 / 150407 Ordnance survey coordinates Photographs (as required) 2. Proposal This is a transaction in two parts. In the first part, DB Cargo (UK) Type of disposal (i.e. lease / Limited (DBC) is to surrender part only of its long leasehold freehold sale) interest in Redhill Up Sidings to the freeholder, Network Rail (NR). NR will pay a cash sum for that surrender. In the second part, NR grant DBC a 20-year option under which DBC may call upon NR to transfer freehold title in the remainder of the site at nil cost. Both parts are to become legally binding upon the parties simultaneously. DB Cargo (UK) Limited of Lakeside Business Park, Carolina Proposed party taking Way, Doncaster, DN4 5PN (Contact: Simon Ives 01302 575951 disposal or [email protected]) The new Platform 0 project at Redhill Station, being delivered by Proposed use / scheme Infrastructure Projects, will affect power and operations in the DB Cargo leased site (containing the up yard sidings and goods loop), as IP need to use the sidings for their site compound. Platform 0 will be built using the track that was previously the Goods Loop and the remaining area once the platform is constructed will become landlocked. As a result, DB Cargo have requested a transfer of the freehold of the land containing the sidings to them after the platform 0 works are complete for a potential residential development. All the sidings will be removed to set up the compound area and then the land will be transferred over to DB Cargo. These sidings have not been used for over 30 years and are difficult to us operationally. The removal of these sidings have been through the Network Change Process and been established. From railway sidings containing the up yard sidings. Access arrangements to / from the disposal land Not applicable. Replacement rail facilities (if appropriate) Platform 0 will be a requirement relating to the Brighton Mainline Anticipated Rail benefits upgrade and in accordance with the December 2018 programmed new timetable DB Cargo (UK) Limited to continue occupying site as tenants. Anticipated Non-rail benefits 2 3. Timescales Comments on timescales The transactions will commence as soon as ORR consent is received. 4. Railway Related Issues History of railway related use Railway sidings for freight operating companies. When last used for railway Unknown related purposes Any railway proposals Not applicable. affecting the site since that last relative use Impact on current railway Platform 0 will be a requirement relating to the Brighton Mainline related proposals works. Potential for future railway The Route Utilisation Strategy document for the area in question related use does not identify any potential use for the site. The sidings are difficult to use operationally. The NWR Development Team reviewed the sidings area and didn’t believe it had a viable residential scheme but to get DB Cargo to release their lease NWR have agreed in principle to transfer the remaining land after the platform works are completed to DBC. Any closure or station None change or network change related issues Whether disposal affects any Not applicable. railway (including train operator) related access needs, and how these are to be addressed in future Position as regards safety / The disposal is on a basis under which Network Rail has had due operational issues on regard (where applicable) to impact of the disposal on lineside severance of land from works, including railway troughing, signalling and their railway maintenance. The disposal is without prejudice to Network Rail’s safety obligations, with which Network Rail will continue to comply. Network Rail’s network licence requires compliance with 3 Railway Group Standards. These set out requirements for – amongst other things – fencing, access and signal sighting. In addition, the Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations 2006 require Network Rail to have a safety management system and safety authorisation in respect of its mainline railway system and its railway infrastructure. These, in turn, require Network Rail to comply with Railway Group Standards as well as its own internal standards; and also continually to monitor changes to the risks arising from its operations and to introduce new control measures as appropriate. 5. Planning History and Land Contamination Planning permissions / Local None Plan allocation (if applicable) Contamination / Network Rail is not aware of any contamination or Environmental Issues environmental issues. The purchaser will be required to take responsibility for any such issues as part of the property (if applicable) disposal. 6. Consultations Railway (internal – Network Both Business and Technical Clearance approvals obtained Rail) completing on the 07th March 2016 Summary of position as None regards external consultations Analysis of any unresolved Not applicable. objections together with recommendation by Network Rail as regards a way forward 7. Local Authorities Names & Email Addresses: Reigate and Banstead Borough Council - xxxx or [email protected] 4 Local Transport Authorities: Other Relevant Local Authorities: 8. Internal Approval Based on the above, I recommend / authorise that Network Recommendation: Rail proceeds with the disposal. I have read and understood Network Rail’s Code of Business Declaration: Ethics and Policy on Interests in Transactions. 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