Standards and controls pertaining to utilities are managed and maintained by the Central Energy Management Team. They are currently being reviewed, and will be uploaded on completion.
Route Utility Specialists are responsible for maintaining the utility supply change process. All requests for new supplies, disconnections and changes to supplies MUST be made through them.
| Route / area | Utility Specialist | e-mail address |
| Anglia | John Brown | John.Brown@networkrail.co.uk |
| LNE and East Mids | Tony Parker | Tony.Parker@networkrail.co.uk |
| LNW | Terry Bleasdale | Terry.Bleasdale@networkrail.co.uk |
| Scotland | Rik Ellis | Rik.Ellis@networkrail.co.uk |
| South East | Nick Rumble | Nick.Rumble@networkrail.co.uk |
| Wales | Adam De Benedictis | adam.de-benedictis@networkrail.co.uk |
| Western | Clare Rich | Clare.Rich@networkrail.co.uk |
| Wessex | Frank Monaghan | Frank.Monaghan@networkrail.co.uk |
How to change utility supplies
Network Rail Standards and Controls – How to change utility supplies (standard currently under review)
The Energy Management team also support Network Operations in managing the interface between Distribution Network Operators (DNOs). Please contact us for assistance to change supplies.
Power supply outage management
Network Rail Standards and Controls – Power supply outage management (standard currently under review)
Supply change process
The following forms are used during the utility supply change process.
Request a new utility connection
Please note: Links are Network Rail access only.
- Form 001 New Connection Request – Electricity
- Form 001 New Connection Request – Gas
- Form 001 New Connection Request – Water
Network Rail Standards and Controls – Utility New Connection Request (standard currently under review)
Request an upgrade to an existing utility connection
Please note: Links are Network Rail access only.
- Form 002 Utility Connection Upgrade – Electricity
- Form 002 Utility Connection Upgrade – Gas
- Form 002 Utility Connection Upgrade – Water
Network Rail Standards and Controls – Utility Connection Upgrade (standard currently under review)
Make changes to an existing utility connection
Please note: Links are Network Rail access only.
Network Rail Standards and Controls – Utility Change Request (standard currently under review)
Disconnect an existing utility
Please note: Links are Network Rail access only.
- Form 004 Utility Disconnection Request – Electricity
- Form 004 Utility Disconnection Request – Gas
- Form 004 Utility Disconnection Request – Water
Network Rail Standards and Controls – Utility Disconnection Request (standard currently under review)
Utility project handovers
Please note: Links are Network Rail access only.
Network Rail Standards and Controls – Form 005 Utility Project Handover (standard currently under review)
Utility contact list
Please note: Links are Network Rail access only.
Network Rail Standards and Controls – Utility Contact List (standard currently under review)
