Open Access - the operation of passenger rail services without public subsidy - faces an uncertain future, because of a lack of space on already congested main lines and problems with acquiring new rolling stock.
These are among the findings of a new report from the Office of Rail and Road, which currently has a record total of seven applications in its in-tray.
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