The Network Rail (Felixstowe Branch Line Improvements – Level Crossings Closure) Order 2018
UK Statutory Instrument 2018 No. 937 — creates 1 criminal offence.
- Made
- 5 September 2018
- In force from
- 26 September 2018
- Extent
- Not stated
- Subject
- Transport: maritime, aviation, rail and harbours
- Made under
- Transport and Works Act 1992
Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Order) — published with the instrument by the department that made it. © Crown copyright, reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
This Order authorises Network Rail Infrastructure Limited to construct a bridge over the Felixstowe Branch Line railway and close six level crossings over that railway. The Order also authorises the stopping up and diversion of public rights of way. The Order also authorises the compulsory acquisition and temporary use of land for the purposes of the works authorised under the Order and confers powers in connection with the construction and operation of the works. A copy of the deposited plans, deposited sections and the book of reference referred to in the Order may be inspected on request at the offices of Network Rail Infrastructure Limited at Network Rail National Records Centre, Unit 5, Audax Road, Clifton Moor, York YO30 4US.
Offences created by this instrument
- Obstruction of construction of authorised works article 23 · Status not determined · Strict liability
What Parliament said about it
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