The article is focused on the analysis of legal aspects of reporting institutions in the area of construction in the railway infrastructure. Taking into consideration the scale of investment processes carried out by the railway infrastructure manager, it is necessary to implement legal mechanism, that are aimed at increasing the efficiency of the whole processes. Such an instrument, as it seems, is the mechanism of reporting institution. This instrument - thanks to its precise fit to the requirements arising from the business practice - significantly reduces the political risk and costs associated with administrative proceedings.