The Network Statement lays down the conditions and procedure related to the access and use of open access rail network. Content of the Network Statement has been regulated by the Directive 2001/14/EC.

1. General information
2. Conditions of access to the infrastructure
3. Description of infrastructure
4. Principles and criteria of capacity allocation
5. Services supplied for railway undertakings
6. Charges

Further details of its content have been outlined by the Network Statement working group of RailNetEurope. The working group has also formulated a recommendation on the publication of the Network Statement both in the language of every member state and in English.