Railways Act 1993 — United Kingdom law | Esheria

Railways Act 1993

This provision sets railway regulatory duties, licensing and exemption powers, and an offence for operating a railway asset without a licence or exemption.

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Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Instrument
Act or statute
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Language
en
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About this statute

This provision sets railway regulatory duties, licensing and exemption powers, and an offence for operating a railway asset without a licence or exemption. The CMA and the Office of Rail and Road have notice, consultation, and timing duties before certain railway modifications or exemptions are made, and access contracts generally need statutory approval or directions. This part lets the rail regulator and designating authorities direct or manage certain railway access, designation, exemption, and franchise arrangements, while setting limits on leases, franchise asset dealings, and some franchise agreement changes. The appropriate authority may make or confirm orders and impose penalties on relevant operators, but must give notice, allow objections, and follow set procedures. This provision sets several railways rules: some companies must repay certain sums and interest to Scottish or Welsh Ministers, owners must send access-agreement copies to the Office of Rail and Road within 14 days, and licence holders must provide requested information.