Railways Act 1993

Type Public General Act
Publication 1993-11-05
Last updated 2026-04-06
State In force
Department Statute Law Database
articles Not indexed
Reform history JSON API

[^key-30930679c6edc402c5e227abea973f13]: Words in s. 20 substituted (16.10.2015) by The Office of Rail Regulation (Change of Name) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1682), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 1(cc)

[^key-31b7a36049fd74f82f0a7b8fd0df66b6]: Words in s. 67(2A) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 105(3)(b) (with art. 3)

[^key-31ee89e1fc8e7120c05cb55e3e994c0c]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 15(2G) substituted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 30 para. 23(3)(b); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(22)

[^key-3208725152da9d429a6790e544234a30]: Words in s. 6(2) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Railway (Licensing of Railway Undertakings) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/700), regs. 1(2), 22(2)(b)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-323c523edac8747c542fbe3fe835c61a]: S. 24A inserted (26.3.2015 for specified purposes, 1.10.2015 in so far as not already in force) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(2)(e), Sch. 8 para. 8; S.I. 2015/994, art. 11(o)

[^key-32642297288dc55aab724e5398998dd8]: Words in s. 136(3A) substituted (13.6.2018) by The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) (Railways) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/631), art. 1(2)(b)(viii), Sch. para. 30(3)(a)

[^key-33a1e811cb33d6f75f34cf1165b2798e]: Words in s. 24(12) substituted (28.11.2024) by Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act 2024 (c. 25), s. 5(2), Sch. para. 3(12) (with Sch. para. 3(14))

[^key-34f65939edec8e7b66d199632f5b788e]: Word in s. 15A heading substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 75(3); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-3517b0ea70cd34ca16c202845efd9044]: Words in s. 4 substituted (16.10.2015) by The Office of Rail Regulation (Change of Name) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1682), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 1(a)

[^key-354cbc7c28e34ab2a8a5944ee4ef140b]: Word in Sch. 4A para. 15(2G) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 81(13)(c)(i); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-35a9afa90ae4fc16cb8ff8487d084e20]: Words in s. 74 substituted (16.10.2015) by The Office of Rail Regulation (Change of Name) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1682), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 1(vv)

[^key-35d06aec12a47343c1ee97f1fe4b0c23]: Words in s. 24(11) substituted (28.11.2024) by Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act 2024 (c. 25), s. 5(2), Sch. para. 3(11) (with Sch. para. 3(14))

[^key-35e54300208da34ae37dc055e53f0387]: Words in s. 68(2) substituted (25.2.2010) by The Passengers’ Council (Non-Railway Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/439), art. 1, Sch. para. 6(2)

[^key-366295a1cf9180e234b16ffa34006003]: S. 30 heading substituted (28.11.2024) by Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act 2024 (c. 25), ss. 2(2)(c), 5(2)

[^key-368d8c3ac4351c624a0b6df1372af9fe]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 11(4A) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 81(7)(b)(ii); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-37fba2d6ba15cde28cd42edc4f9226f5]: Words in s. 64A(4) inserted (14.10.2018 at 2.00 a.m.) by The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) (Railways) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/631), art. 1(3), Sch. para. 20(5)

[^key-385534937f26ccfd161bbd6d1ed38ce2]: Word in s. 67(8)(b) inserted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 12 para. 19(6); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(16)

[^key-388aadd294f01e8c0d2bd4945d8d27b5]: Words in s. 67(2B) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 105(4)(c) (with art. 3)

[^key-39df4e928b8e8188c8cf02490246f260]: Words in s. 15C(3) substituted (16.10.2015) by The Office of Rail Regulation (Change of Name) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1682), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 1(n)

[^key-3cb232d016a158577d2419c1fc121954]: S. 72 modified (31.12.2020) by The Railway (Licensing of Railway Undertakings) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/700), regs. 1(2), 41; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-3d21d8cb0f8b1ad71c70fe0f53730080]: Word in Sch. 4A para. 12(5) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 81(8); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-3dfe98ba72e471fa16b3eb241fb60cd2]: Word in s. 13A(2)(3) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 71; S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-3f40de57fd90a86d90af066907d90d42]: Words in s. 24(8) omitted (28.11.2024) by virtue of Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act 2024 (c. 25), s. 5(2), Sch. para. 3(8)(b) (with Sch. para. 3(14))

[^key-3f99280b60e7860876b3ac335cd320ed]: Words in s. 14(1A) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 73(3)(b); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-40260fa355aea972538afa44287f48c2]: Word in s. 24(2) substituted (28.11.2024) by Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act 2024 (c. 25), s. 5(2), Sch. para. 3(2)(b) (with Sch. para. 3(14))

[^key-40ba8c4ed950def5c120771eece99d79]: Word in s. 13B(2)(a) omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 101(4)(a) (with art. 3, Sch. 2 para. 2)

[^key-41524929dbed20fe132b6b501e4eac44]: Words in s. 145(5)(a) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 109(4) (with art. 3)

[^key-41e93ec544b552217abfa71da906dc83]: Words in s. 54(1) inserted (13.6.2018) by The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) (Railways) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/631), art. 1(2)(b)(v), Sch. para. 12(2)

[^key-4248282d222572bbf7b8bff7b94809c2]: Words in s. 15C(2F) substituted (16.10.2015) by The Office of Rail Regulation (Change of Name) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1682), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 1(n)

[^key-424b711530381d4d3c38457a607c3aab]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 10A(4) substituted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 30 para. 22(3)(b); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(22)

[^key-43660b612b8ba6d6275f0be14a145272]: Words in s. 83(1) substituted (28.11.2024) by Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act 2024 (c. 25), s. 5(2), Sch. para. 9(b)

[^key-4414e5d6f0652f8f5b669759c009db36]: Word in Sch. 4A para. 11(4A) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 81(7)(b)(i); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-44c5c264899971b5aba2effb806b183e]: Word in s. 13B(1) inserted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 101(2) (with art. 3, Sch. 2 para. 2)

[^key-459db13eff69e5bd0d3571d90a3259b6]: Words in s. 13B(1) substituted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 30 para. 18(2)(b); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(22)

[^key-46b06a2b4aa1bc23a87ab0882ad95758]: Words in s. 30(3C) omitted (13.6.2018) by virtue of The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) (Railways) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/631), art. 1(2)(b)(iv), Sch. para. 10(4)

[^key-47db009f40dae4c2dbc36dae39a51238]: Word in s. 13(3) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 70(4); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-4805328168452e1c0161400698d16ba9]: Words in s. 13B(4) substituted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 30 para. 18(3)(b); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(22)

[^key-484b952568f94b670c05d5a358d1248c]: Words in s. 135(7) inserted (13.6.2018) by The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) (Railways) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/631), art. 1(2)(b)(viii), Sch. para. 29(4)(c)

[^key-49c2d9ee9a467e257838d784cc62cdeb]: Words in s. 15C(2G) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 77(4)(b); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-4b223fdb9a4e8b509d16eef042b04eb4]: Words in s. 64A heading inserted (14.10.2018 at 2.00 a.m.) by The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) (Railways) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/631), art. 1(3), Sch. para. 20(2)

[^key-4ba287fb86e5af02577b9468083156e8]: Words in s. 80(1A) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Railway (Licensing of Railway Undertakings) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/700), regs. 1(2), 22(5)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-4be130c54d2f315a88d48ea50c6139c0]: Words in s. 23(3) substituted (13.6.2018) by The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) (Railways) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/631), art. 1(2)(b)(ii), Sch. para. 5(3)(c)

[^key-4c961241f4de22889171409d97d6edad]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 13(1)-(5) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 81(10); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-4d655566d03f70488668f737f5bcfd0a]: Words in s. 76 cross-heading substituted (25.2.2010) by The Passengers’ Council (Non-Railway Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/439), art. 1, Sch. para. 6(4)

[^key-4ec47dbca23a96cab43eebcb94c44b0c]: Word in s. 72(2)(b)(vb) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 108 (with art. 3)

[^key-4ed90b049f0d3963154e74d77ec475e7]: Word in s. 67(3)(b) inserted (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2019/93, Sch. 1 para. 6(2) (as substituted by The Competition (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1343), regs. 1(1), 18)

[^key-4f3f2686b8a50b5ca60f28ad2b07d972]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 15(2D) substituted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 30 para. 23(2)(b); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(22)

[^key-4fa9943d39d9d9c62fd790c0b1d3d154]: Words in s. 13(2) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 70(3)(b); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-4fb9c49ae2a2d2d3394e9e86c10b1fa9]: Word in s. 24A(4)(c)(ii) inserted (E.W.) (28.1.2016 for specified purposes, 28.3.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 (c. 1), s. 25(2), Sch. 5 para. 13(2)(d)

[^key-5060962f2ce12e0503f2c8b895a10585]: S. 145 modified (25.6.2010) by The Rail Passengers Rights and Obligations Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/1504), reg. 19

[^key-5082aead1780d9ddb5a178c4bc1bc940]: Words in s. 23(2ZA)(a) substituted (28.11.2024) by Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act 2024 (c. 25), ss. 1(3)(b), 5(2) (with s. 1(4))

[^key-50e1c136bd2640106035cd29bf3afb88]: S. 57F modified (29.7.2016) by The Railways (Access, Management and Licensing of Railway Undertakings) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/645), regs. 1(1), 38(3)(4) (with reg. 4)

[^key-50e89fb392ecc7c4f01524628af6cef6]: S. 23(2ZD)(2ZE) inserted (13.6.2018) by The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) (Railways) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/631), art. 1(2)(b)(ii), Sch. para. 5(2)

[^key-516331fad7544187746ee9f0583455c8]: Words in s. 22(6A) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 104 (with art. 3)

[^key-517b88c637dfdce5ca5c639455e7e0b4]: Words in s. 135(9) substituted (13.6.2018) by The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) (Railways) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/631), art. 1(2)(b)(viii), Sch. para. 29(5)

[^key-518a8cf4c8f0a84ea3efcf5fc45306fc]: Words in s. 73A(7) substituted (14.10.2018 at 2.00 a.m.) by The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) (Railways) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/631), art. 1(3), Sch. para. 22(3)(b)

[^key-5191e5f0da359742abe117a1e9288350]: Words in s. 13(6) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 70(6)(b); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-51d4b3dc9904b23264c237d42a7fd263]: Word in s. 55(7A) omitted (14.10.2018 at 2.00 a.m.) by virtue of The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) (Railways) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/631), art. 1(3), Sch. para. 13(5)

[^key-522a8995b44d2e2128f461da56a4e019]: Word in s. 24(2) substituted (28.11.2024) by Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act 2024 (c. 25), s. 5(2), Sch. para. 3(2)(a) (with Sch. para. 3(14))

[^key-523908732bcdcfdac1d64f7a2505ad9c]: Words in s. 15A(1) substituted (16.10.2015) by The Office of Rail Regulation (Change of Name) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1682), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 1(l)

[^key-527f035376ac94f42a57b6a2f98d271c]: S. 135(3A) inserted (13.6.2018) by The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) (Railways) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/631), art. 1(2)(b)(viii), Sch. para. 29(2)

[^key-52d3d4ba49bfc00eda09ec991cffa259]: Words in s. 76A substituted (25.2.2010) by The Passengers’ Council (Non-Railway Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/439), art. 1, Sch. para. 6(5)

[^key-53562d59796220eda349c110fa5403e4]: Words in s. 4(3C) substituted (13.6.2018) by The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) (Railways) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/631), art. 1(2)(b)(i), Sch. para. 2(2)(b)

[^key-54524fb66aa8959d9b5379f30789b05c]: Words in s. 19A substituted (16.10.2015) by The Office of Rail Regulation (Change of Name) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1682), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 1(bb)

[^key-5469767254bfdf98d707989f08266dd7]: Words in s. 95(1) substituted (16.10.2015) by The Office of Rail Regulation (Change of Name) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1682), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 1(yy)

[^key-5490959d52dc40ad12b7f920463f507a]: Ss. 30A-30C inserted (28.11.2024) by Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act 2024 (c. 25), ss. 2(3), 5(2)

[^key-5511cb46ea28e73a57160b898e648cc4]: Words in s. 135(13) substituted (13.6.2018) by The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) (Railways) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/631), art. 1(2)(b)(viii), Sch. para. 29(6)

[^key-556759af6efe5623300dc529615ce409]: Words in s. 16D substituted (16.10.2015) by The Office of Rail Regulation (Change of Name) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1682), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 1(s)

[^key-556e8255fbc898a43842330a78545f20]: Words in ss. 15B(1)-(5) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 76(2); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-5602e42b1bcc507f1e1aa59da033f001]: Words in s. 55(5AA) substituted (16.10.2015) by The Office of Rail Regulation (Change of Name) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1682), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 1(jj)

[^key-561e8b8dfd210ae92dca643a1078534d]: Words in s. 55(5A) substituted (16.10.2015) by The Office of Rail Regulation (Change of Name) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1682), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 1(jj)

[^key-583194e8f70aee3dff9bfed49ffcfdb3]: Words in s. 27(1)-(4) substituted (13.6.2018) by The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) (Railways) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/631), art. 1(2)(b)(iii), Sch. para. 9(2)

[^key-58ad151c3e998ff3912fa2aa2644e49f]: Sch. 4A para. 10A(7) inserted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 30 para. 22(5); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(22)

[^key-58cfb139b9ed8449c613cc732e63a8b7]: Words in s. 24A(2) inserted (14.10.2018 at 2.00 a.m.) by The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) (Railways) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/631), art. 1(3), Sch. para. 7(4)(b)

[^key-59189982a13307ec5e86800a91eda5c0]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 10A(5) inserted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 30 para. 22(4)(b); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(22)

[^key-5960231553dd82d4123d7ece823991d4]: S. 6(1) excluded (23.2.2017) by High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Act 2017 (c. 7), ss. 40, 70(1)

[^key-59c70ca97d8c34ef2c27042e8eec4c23]: S. 67(2C) inserted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 105(5) (with art. 3)

[^key-5a1a3147abdcb52e16b983fe1e1261b9]: Word in s. 57A(2) omitted (14.10.2018 at 2.00 a.m.) by virtue of The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) (Railways) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/631), art. 1(3), Sch. para. 15(2)

[^key-5a44a4e79f056367ec82eaa3d0465103]: Word in s. 24(4)(c) omitted (28.11.2024) by virtue of Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act 2024 (c. 25), s. 5(2), Sch. para. 3(4)(b) (with Sch. para. 3(14))

[^key-5ad03ba3969df95941539d972814e301]: Words in s. 24A(1) inserted (14.10.2018 at 2.00 a.m.) by The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) (Railways) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/631), art. 1(3), Sch. para. 7(3)

[^key-5ae7cc8f6d4d29a3ef0bc070cdd24fed]: Words in s. 6(4) substituted (16.10.2015) by The Office of Rail Regulation (Change of Name) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1682), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 1(b)

[^key-5b97c2b43b52eb9f3246ec99cff02741]: Words in s. 19 substituted (16.10.2015) by The Office of Rail Regulation (Change of Name) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1682), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 1(aa)

[^key-5bb26ab5185f7473e821214b0ee141c0]: Word in s. 59(6)(za) omitted (14.10.2018 at 2.00 a.m.) by virtue of The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) (Railways) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/631), art. 1(3), Sch. para. 18(2)(a)

[^key-5cf271f724c343666a5a4530f48a5ed3]: Sch. 6 para. 8(a)(b) substituted (1.10.2009) by The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1941), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 143(7)(c) (with art. 10)

[^key-5de05bc3698c82784bfcd9b995bec2f8]: Words in s. 80 heading inserted (13.6.2018) by The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) (Railways) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/631), art. 1(2)(b)(vi), Sch. para. 26(2)

[^key-5e6b789585cce5f617151b1e6bee86f7]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 14(5)(6) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 81(12); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-5eecd23b936d9fdb023baeb729787b89]: Words in s. 59(6)(a)(i) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Railway (Licensing of Railway Undertakings) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/700), regs. 1(2), 22(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-607e475b51f86bf300e755a160b99d35]: Words in s. 16H substituted (16.10.2015) by The Office of Rail Regulation (Change of Name) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1682), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 1(w)

[^key-611789594c7e0ffd0a9b40baa46e6b6d]: Words in s. 24A(5) inserted (E.W.) (28.1.2016 for specified purposes, 28.3.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 (c. 1), s. 25(2), Sch. 5 para. 13(3)(b)

[^key-6233e8f23c8d0a174de6c4df09d71c0c]: S. 6(1) excluded (22.7.2008) by Crossrail Act 2008 (c. 18), s. 24

[^key-62affd43f34daf87732ffa199cb12992]: Words in s. 145(2)(a)(aa) inserted (13.6.2018) by The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) (Railways) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/631), art. 1(2)(b)(ix), Sch. para. 32

[^key-62d98972736977efe45574228c0e3723]: Words in s. 143(3) inserted (E.W.S.) (14.10.2018 at 2.00 a.m.) by The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) (Railways) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/631), art. 1(3), Sch. para. 31

[^key-63b5655036e403c787cef6494d4d0bfe]: Words in Sch. 7 para. 1(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Railway (Licensing of Railway Undertakings) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/700), regs. 1(2), 22(8)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-646f1f5374711bd12d4ecd77f9b55bf4]: Words in s. 54(2) inserted (13.6.2018) by The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) (Railways) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/631), art. 1(2)(b)(v), Sch. para. 12(2)

[^key-649abaa5532cf9072bba90234b96d6cf]: S. 67(9) omitted (1.1.2025) by virtue of Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 12 para. 19(7); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(16)

[^key-64d73f326204c14a17312fb129828a29]: Words in s. 73(2) inserted (14.10.2018 at 2.00 a.m.) by The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) (Railways) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/631), art. 1(3), Sch. para. 21(2)

[^key-65993b2a1f84137839ca3a131e898661]: S. 30(1A)-(1C) substituted 28.11.2024) for s. 30(2) by Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act 2024 (c. 25), ss. 2(2)(b), 5(2)

[^key-660088fdcc8746d3c0d44130f09ef492]: Words in Sch. 4A paras. 4-9 substituted (16.10.2015) by The Office of Rail Regulation (Change of Name) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1682), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 1(ccc)(ii)

[^key-667f6cb8a61dd436caff747780b3fc9e]: Words in s. 72 substituted (16.10.2015) by The Office of Rail Regulation (Change of Name) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1682), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 1(ss)

[^key-66d5a73a89fb96e37295d62b231f714c]: Words in s. 16A substituted (16.10.2015) by The Office of Rail Regulation (Change of Name) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1682), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 1(p)

[^key-67519027903d29a575176f6cc45c8519]: Words in Sch. 4 substituted (16.10.2015) by The Office of Rail Regulation (Change of Name) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1682), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 1(bbb)

[^key-69b4d5a726c69c8e7df21921bc5635d3]: Words in s. 23(2ZD)(a) substituted (28.11.2024) by Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act 2024 (c. 25), ss. 1(3)(c), 5(2) (with s. 1(4))

[^key-6bc676fd68669f47fe6efa901db0897d]: S. 57A(6)(7) substituted for s. 57A(6) (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 14 para. 13; S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(e) (with Sch.)

[^key-6c1dc8d165ee1080406b0788c712b10d]: Words in s. 57C(3) substituted (16.10.2015) by The Office of Rail Regulation (Change of Name) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1682), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 1(nn)

[^key-6c507dc5b66616a6ed896827ebe8741c]: Word in s. 16(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 78; S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-6c8db621b20302317642c2aa0c70fca8]: Words in s. 24A(3) inserted (14.10.2018 at 2.00 a.m.) by The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) (Railways) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/631), art. 1(3), Sch. para. 7(5)

[^key-6e04139804ed1c1954649a05ab13531b]: S. 67(6A) inserted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 105(10) (with art. 3)

[^key-6e764e9c76e0e832e20b0faddd16af52]: Words in s. 80(8) inserted (13.6.2018) by The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) (Railways) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/631), art. 1(2)(b)(vi), Sch. para. 26(5)

[^key-6e9c8df55fd77e4fcc221387c15f5c96]: Word in Sch. 4A para. 13 cross-heading substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 81(9); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-6ee11df690f91f0de381bd829abdb132]: S. 13B(7) inserted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 30 para. 18(5); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(22)

[^key-701a146169056d211908520b7cb715ff]: Words in s. 73(2)(a) substituted (28.11.2024) by Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act 2024 (c. 25), s. 5(2), Sch. para. 6

[^key-7213915dc14b3cd35dd93d2c67c80433]: S. 57C modified (29.7.2016) by The Railways (Access, Management and Licensing of Railway Undertakings) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/645), regs. 1(1), 38(3)(4) (with reg. 4)

[^key-726877db82b4fc85294bf105d61690cf]: S. 27(10A) inserted (13.6.2018) by The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) (Railways) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/631), art. 1(2)(b)(iii), Sch. para. 9(3)

[^key-72dfc5437aae82c6bf7551ee61dbfc1e]: Words in s. 55(10)(a) substituted (16.10.2015) by The Office of Rail Regulation (Change of Name) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1682), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 1(jj)

[^key-72e1291a8eef767274c73b155e368db1]: Words in s. 151(1) substituted (1.10.2009) by The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1941), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 143(6)(b) (with art. 10)

[^key-736263f85061b0feb916bee8e01a2e6b]: Word in s. 67(2) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 105(2) (with art. 3)

[^key-744e63d759dd8d8a38a4f1e0ee3d8982]: Words in s. 15C(2D) inserted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 30 para. 19(2)(a); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(22)

[^key-74b90e76116554c11a9b73234e272045]: Words in s. 24A(4)(b) inserted (E.W.) (28.1.2016 for specified purposes, 28.3.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 (c. 1), s. 25(2), Sch. 5 para. 13(2)(b)

[^key-74e3e4d6793a6f5be612a5df3dcb0553]: Word in s. 4(9) substituted (13.6.2018) by The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) (Railways) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/631), art. 1(2)(b)(i), Sch. para. 2(7)(c)

[^key-74fe121f256d9aa8273eb2e92cdf94bf]: S. 4(1) modified (temp.) (11.2.2021) by High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Act 2021 (c. 2), ss. 34(1)(3), 64(1)

[^key-757f507ff020c519c7c7ae35de5259a0]: Words in s. 4(3C) substituted (13.6.2018) by The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) (Railways) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/631), art. 1(2)(b)(i), Sch. para. 2(2)(c)

[^key-75819d85b715a02107a787f7edd82e5f]: Words in s. 8 substituted (16.10.2015) by The Office of Rail Regulation (Change of Name) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1682), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 1(d)

[^key-75a183ef7a22dadfbe2c1a7814a38b2c]: Words in ss. 15A(1)-(5) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 75(2); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-75d1273fb618fd691c51ab3f0bd8ea64]: S. 73B inserted (14.10.2018 at 2.00 a.m.) by The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) (Railways) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/631), art. 1(3), Sch. para. 23

[^key-76a10e4772f38636f425e443c67cc191]: Words in s. 23(3) inserted (28.11.2024) by Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act 2024 (c. 25), ss. 1(3)(d)(ii), 5(2) (with s. 1(4))

[^key-7800e99d74399817136cd18cce0c1513]: Word in Sch. 4A para. 15(2D) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 81(13)(a); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-7845c44ab068c8291834fb21568a8839]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 9(6A)-(9) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 81(5)(a); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-7854a4668e0b3889c2314dbc65ba1103]: Words in s. 64A(9) substituted (14.10.2018 at 2.00 a.m.) by The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) (Railways) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/631), art. 1(3), Sch. para. 20(7)(b)

[^key-78afa6df265f4d50ceb3f45772563507]: Word in Sch. 4A para. 15(2F) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 81(13)(b); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-79c1c185a97fc9e473402eeb181ff94b]: Word in Sch. 4A para. 9 cross-heading substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 81(4); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-7a18146330f6363f1364465c9f1014eb]: Words in s. 16E substituted (16.10.2015) by The Office of Rail Regulation (Change of Name) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1682), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 1(t)

[^key-7a9d71478e78c76762095421ce8a0a05]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 9(3)-(5) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 81(5)(a); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-7b2c1604160f7e4d79fc7ec4c43b7cdc]: Words in s. 67(3)(3A) inserted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 15 para. 7; S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(f) (with Sch.)

[^key-7c2e89b5580defb1a76a9e8fd30549b7]: Words in s. 67(8) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 14 para. 14; S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(e) (with Sch.)

[^key-7d3573f87a6f565a2bc34c50e9539579]: Words in s. 23(3) inserted (14.10.2018 at 2.00 a.m.) by The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) (Railways) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/631), art. 1(3), Sch. para. 5(3)(a)

[^key-7f26f8046d8b8c8ed2fe7cb034ffe82d]: Words in s. 80(4)(a) inserted (13.6.2018) by The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) (Railways) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/631), art. 1(2)(b)(vi), Sch. para. 26(4)

[^key-7f9527771866a0ea0a68c4a51c4df082]: Words in s. 29(1) substituted (28.11.2024) by Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act 2024 (c. 25), s. 5(2), Sch. para. 5

[^key-7f9a326e921c19cfeb962fc3c5e00992]: Words in s. 73B(3)(b) substituted (28.11.2024) by Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act 2024 (c. 25), s. 5(2), Sch. para. 8

[^key-80571ee28f05e95efb789162292a1e49]: Words in s. 136(3A)(b) substituted (13.6.2018) by The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) (Railways) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/631), art. 1(2)(b)(viii), Sch. para. 30(3)(b)

[^key-809afd456925e3c718a321593fff7c57]: Words in s. 13B(4) inserted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 30 para. 18(3)(a); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(22)

[^key-80fa0bcda31eaf0d7932cd84bdffe0c5]: Words in Sch. 6 para. 10(5) substituted (1.10.2009) by The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1941), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 143(7)(e)(ii) (with art. 10)

[^key-823dee484e5f32413b38c55fd2bfc931]: Words in Sch. 6 para. 9 substituted (1.10.2009) by The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1941), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 143(7)(d) (with art. 10)

[^key-8279aa79eb30d1626f92cf1dab7d2059]: Word in s. 15C(2G) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 77(4)(a); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-83e91b6b8ef92b05c6635fe5da68cec8]: Words in s. 4(9) substituted (13.6.2018) by The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) (Railways) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/631), art. 1(2)(b)(i), Sch. para. 2(7)(a)

[^key-844fea443d33dd504ebf3d32615d30d2]: Words in s. 56(2A) substituted (16.10.2015) by The Office of Rail Regulation (Change of Name) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1682), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 1(kk)

[^key-849612d1fdbb2404b753a4a78f97ef65]: Words in s. 15C(2D) substituted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 30 para. 19(2)(b); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(22)

[^key-84a22008a2a7899585fd3392aa02ba38]: Words in s. 30(3)(aa) substituted (14.10.2018 at 2.00 a.m.) by The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) (Railways) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/631), art. 1(3), Sch. para. 10(2)(a)

[^key-85c03c8583107e634c9df4fb399e5265]: S. 145(2)(b)(vi) substituted (31.3.2017) by The Water Act 2014 (Consequential Amendments etc.) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/506), arts. 1(1), 8(a)

[^key-85d8d7797e22060a3cdf7a541d3e97e0]: Words in s. 24A heading substituted (14.10.2018 at 2.00 a.m.) by The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) (Railways) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/631), art. 1(3), Sch. para. 7(2)

[^key-86452c825528eb1aa118f079e76035a4]: Words in s. 24(7) substituted (28.11.2024) by Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act 2024 (c. 25), s. 5(2), Sch. para. 3(7)(a) (with Sch. para. 3(14))

[^key-870b101e3613bdcc10a8bf64b5a3f859]: Words in s. 16I(2) substituted (16.10.2015) by The Office of Rail Regulation (Change of Name) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1682), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 1(x)

[^key-88420e3cc8879d32c34202c28cc27dd0]: S. 24(12B) inserted (14.10.2018 at 2.00 a.m.) by The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) (Railways) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/631), art. 1(3), Sch. para. 6(3)

[^key-887349c14b7a89c2bf7dafe54cef38e8]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 15(2G) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 81(13)(c)(ii); S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

[^key-88c78c2ae0cf9ca9692e62d52b2d0eaa]: S. 145(3)(u)(v) inserted (31.3.2017) by The Water Act 2014 (Consequential Amendments etc.) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/506), art. 8(b)

[^key-8929ce50212efd6ef1075cb8a7407939]: Words in Sch. 4A para. 15(2H) substituted (1.1.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 30 para. 23(4)(a); S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(22)

[^key-896edd13d0c07bc288c3e03922cf2b84]: Words in s. 143(4) inserted (E.W.S.) (14.10.2018 at 2.00 a.m.) by The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) (Railways) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/631), art. 1(3), Sch. para. 31

[^key-8a81ac77d719107f647ec9d65f41831c]: Words in s. 54(3) inserted (13.6.2018) by The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) (Railways) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/631), art. 1(2)(b)(v), Sch. para. 12(3)(a)

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