Undertaking application
On 2 March 2018, ARTC lodged a replacement access undertaking for the interstate rail network. The undertaking is intended to replace ARTC’s 2008 undertaking, which is due to expire on 21 August 2018.
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Interstate Rail Access Undertaking 2018
On 2 March 2018, ARTC lodged a replacement undertaking for the interstate rail network. This undertaking is to replace ARTC's 2008 undertaking, which expires 31 August 2018. The access undertaking covers the terms and conditions of access for parties seeking to run trains on the mainline standard gauge rail track owned or leased by ARTC.
Consultation paper
On 16 January 2018, the ACCC issued a consultation paper on ARTC's proposal. Submissions were due by 13 February 2018.
Variation application
On 21 December 2017, ARTC applied to the ACCC to vary its 2011 Hunter Valley Access Undertaking. The variation seeks to change a number of provisions in the undertaking, including:
- incorporating path based pricing
- allocating incremental capital costs on the basis of contracted capacity
- applying a dual ceiling limit.
ARTC's application and its supporting materials are available below.
December 2017 variation of the 2011 Hunter Valley Access Undertaking
On 21 December 2017, ARTC applied to the ACCC to vary its 2011 Hunter Valley Access Undertaking. The variation seeks to change a number of provisions in the undertaking, including:
- incorporating path based pricing
- allocating incremental capital costs on the basis of contracted capacity
- applying a dual ceiling limit.
ARTC's application and its supporting materials are available below.
Consultation paper
On 13 September 2017, the ACCC issued a consultation paper on ARTC's 2014 Annual Compliance documentation submitted in 31 August 2017.
Compliance submission
On 31 August 2017, ARTC
Annual compliance assessment 2015
The 2011 Hunter Valley Access Undertaking (2011 HVAU) requires ARTC to submit documentation to the ACCC for the purposes of an annual compliance assessment.
Revenue allocation review
The ACCC issued a discussion paper setting out information in relation to the consultation and sought public submissions. The due date for submissions was 29 August 2014.
ACCC consents to variation of 2011 Hunter Valley Access Undertaking
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has consented to the Australian Rail Track Corporation’s (ARTC’s) application to vary the 2011 Hunter Valley Access Undertaking (HVAU). The 2011 HVAU regulates the rail network that is predominantly used to transport coal from the mines in the Hunter Valley to the Port of Newcastle for export.
The final variation application was submitted by ARTC on 16 June 2017. The current undertaking is due to expire on 30 June 2017.