Channel Tunnel Rail Link Act 1996

[^key-c02de330873d8e17f19e8ec9fafdff6f]: Words in Sch. 15 paras. 2-4 substituted (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), s. 411(2), Sch. 17 para. 139(3)(c) (with Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))

[^key-050b25e060b68b37a599ed285680797a]: Words in Sch. 15 paras. 2-4 substituted (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), s. 411(2), Sch. 17 para. 139(3)(d) (with Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))

[^key-944e256864590166ce2dddf06b64381a]: Words in Sch. 15 paras. 2-4 substituted (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), s. 411(2), Sch. 17 para. 139(3)(e) (with Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))

[^key-cf040167d98cde4acfa8d6e5426f0825]: Words in Sch. 15 paras. 2-4 substituted (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 in so far as not already in force) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), s. 411(2), Sch. 17 para. 139(3)(f) (with Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))

[^key-7292bd6db22dd2e6ac84fee8cfafc9d5]: Words in s. 21 substituted (5.7.2004) by Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003 (c. 20), Sch. 2 para. 22(a); S.I. 2004/827, art. 4(g)

[^M_F_0ad925cb-96f0-43ab-dd58-6a21b6f728a6]: Words in s. 21 substituted (5.7.2004) by Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003 (c. 20), Sch. 2 para. 22(b); S.I. 2004/827, art. 4(g)

[^key-60faa627d83a020fde3504e8b9630b1a]: S. 19(2) repealed (E.W.S.) (24.7.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), s. 60(2), Sch. 13 Pt. 1 (with s. 14(4)(5), Sch. 11 para. 11(2)); S.I. 2005/1909, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-edace47030e70461dd2c205487246a75]: S. 19(5)(6) repealed (E.W.S.) (24.7.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), s. 60(2), Sch. 13 Pt. 1 (with s. 14(4)(5), Sch. 11 para. 11(2)); S.I. 2005/1909, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-35e8b144d4ac16b1cf6d1fcbf09c29ca]: S. 22 omitted (28.11.2005) by virtue of Railways Infrastructure (Access and Management) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/3049), reg. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 6 (with reg. 4)

[^key-33bfa5833a3d7295f762aca3a18be0f3]: Words in Sch. 14 para. 7(4) substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), s. 107, Sch. 11 para. 148; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2 (with Sch.)

[^key-68ed752a1accbf35d50863d07a4545ec]: Words in Sch. 6 para. 27(4) substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), s. 107, Sch. 11 para. 147; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2 (with Sch.)

[^key-36cd2ff35f99e48d830bb989f8c09981]: S. 42A repealed (E.W.S.) (1.12.2006) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), s. 60(2), Sch. 13 Pt. 1 (with s. 14(4)(5), Sch. 11 para. 11(2)); S.I. 2006/2911, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-fa8ed313afc2c6cc77cb54f6d9547fe1]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 9(5) substituted (1.4.2008) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), s. 148, Sch. 22 para. 9; S.I. 2007/2709, art. 5(b)

[^key-0f7ce35fc26b0fa546b3b9942653ef03]: Ss. 31-33 excluded (22.7.2008) by Channel Tunnel Rail Link (Supplementary Provisions) Act 2008 (c. 5), ss. 1, 6(2)

[^key-29ede7718fd6605a3e7e0a03ecc4be89]: S. 21A inserted (22.7.2008) by Channel Tunnel Rail Link (Supplementary Provisions) Act 2008 (c. 5), ss. 4, 6(2)

[^key-44e4624f0a59a184cffe26bacefd2d6a]: Words in s. 17(2) repealed (22.7.2008) by Channel Tunnel Rail Link (Supplementary Provisions) Act 2008 (c. 5), ss. 2(a), 6(2)

[^key-8dbc708634a4bcd2e327ac7296e1fca7]: S. 17(3) repealed (22.7.2008) by Channel Tunnel Rail Link (Supplementary Provisions) Act 2008 (c. 5), ss. 2(b), 6(2)

[^key-a68b51ca19a759b84200da909e62b14d]: Words in s. 21(7) repealed (22.7.2008) by Channel Tunnel Rail Link (Supplementary Provisions) Act 2008 (c. 5), ss. 3(c), 6(2)

[^key-773ddfc3ee95ff389b3289ea024634d5]: Words in s. 21(6) repealed (22.7.2008) by Channel Tunnel Rail Link (Supplementary Provisions) Act 2008 (c. 5), ss. 3(b), 6(2)

[^key-bd0b78a2c1661c7fbb60c9ac03f98d81]: S. 21(2)-(5) repealed (22.7.2008) by Channel Tunnel Rail Link (Supplementary Provisions) Act 2008 (c. 5), ss. 3(a), 6(2)

[^key-5580b9f88fcbb9f7e7fb89d4a6f00945]: Words in s. 56(1) substituted (22.7.2008) by Channel Tunnel Rail Link (Supplementary Provisions) Act 2008 (c. 5), ss. 5, 6(2)

[^key-d1be35fa1ae144ce41569642ba514578]: S. 50(5)(b) transfer of functions (5.3.2009) by Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/229), arts. 1(2), 4, Sch. 1(f)

[^key-ffcbf575b4f2e7624ad838c5d4d88b72]: Sch. 14 para. 13 transfer of functions (5.3.2009) by Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/229), arts. 1(2), 4, Sch. 1(g)

[^M_C_d1b71799-c429-4d5e-a996-8483f34f0c5e]: Sch. 15 Pt. 2 para. 2(4) transfer of functions (5.3.2009) by Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/229), art. 4, Sch. 1(h)

[^key-86ed047bbd6b3c62e542b276161277f7]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 11(5) substituted (1.6.2009) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1307), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 262(4)(a) (with Sch. 5)

[^key-50cfaf09b9a870ffa86f1d186ad9c907]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 11(6)-(11) substituted (1.6.2009) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1307), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 262(4)(b) (with Sch. 5)

[^key-c18f02cc92346718bb6e5448e5b74769]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 9(3) substituted (1.6.2009) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1307), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 262(2)(a)(i) (with Sch. 5)

[^key-942f84043f7472209a2abbb91baab47f]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 9(3) substituted (1.6.2009) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1307), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 262(2)(a)(ii), (aa) (with Sch. 5)

[^key-c530bb1549ad14a8920bdac3581003dd]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 9(3) substituted (1.6.2009) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1307), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 262(2)(a)(ii), (bb) (with Sch. 5)

[^key-2f3ee6ac43635fee83f037c105fc4d06]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 9(3) substituted (1.6.2009) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1307), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 262(2)(b) (with Sch. 5)

[^key-d3236a2cc6ca3d413076a4942fc789a5]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 9(3) substituted (1.6.2009) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1307), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 262(2)(c) (with Sch. 5)

[^key-7ebdd686d8f79886a7f09761cb731c9e]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 9(3) substituted (1.6.2009) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1307), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 262(2)(d)(i) (with Sch. 5)

[^key-c3e3ac9961258228c33dee3488c1066f]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 9(3) substituted (1.6.2009) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1307), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 262(2)(d)(ii) (with Sch. 5)

[^key-847637120a507620332e101e340ded1e]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 9(10) substituted (1.6.2009) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1307), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 262(3) (with Sch. 5)

[^key-455f242640f77e4c9d30f7d4c989f84e]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 9(8)(a) inserted (15.1.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(1)(l), Sch. 22 para. 43

[^key-2e33c11d90630522d3378ca6eaf6c679]: Words in heading in Sch. 15 Pt. VI substituted (2.7.2012) by The British Waterways Board (Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1659), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 14(2) (with arts. 4-6)

[^key-ac77e279309c952b46d6220f6ab223a2]: Words in Sch. 15 Pt. VI substituted (2.7.2012) by The British Waterways Board (Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1659), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 14(3)(b) (with arts. 4-6)

[^M_F_78a8ccfc-ed2c-4a88-de3f-3ddabb807c07]: Definition of “the Board” in Sch. 15 Pt. VI para. 1(2) omitted (2.7.2012) by virtue of The British Waterways Board (Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1659), art. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 14(3)(a) (with arts. 4-6)

[^key-816131f5b6828bc361cf140ab3ea4dfc]: Sch. 9 para. 6 repealed (31.1.2013) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2013 (c. 2), s. 3(2), Sch. 1 Pt. 9 Group 3(2)

[^key-f5514a83086a659ad22f521a226e0e36]: Words in s. 21(7) 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. 114 (with art. 3)

[^key-e6531201069b266901fbaae2fb73e35d]: Words in s. 21 cross-heading substituted (16.10.2015) by The Office of Rail Regulation (Change of Name) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1682), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 4(l)(ii)

[^key-365dca9789db58450da9e2501e0a6b3e]: Words in s. 17 substituted (16.10.2015) by The Office of Rail Regulation (Change of Name) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1682), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 4(l)(i)

[^key-5d2a0969ef96503f0e21d23405cc914d]: Words in s. 21 substituted (16.10.2015) by The Office of Rail Regulation (Change of Name) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1682), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 4(l)(iii)

[^key-9efb7d580d4a1128968ad91a4ab142e7]: Words in s. 21A substituted (16.10.2015) by The Office of Rail Regulation (Change of Name) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1682), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 4(l)(iv)

[^M_F_28b0cd1e-998c-44e7-d688-566e0d680523]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 12(1) substituted (1.6.2009) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1307), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 262(5) (with Sch. 5)

[^M_F_7fbd8e0e-4574-46a2-abef-08d038dedf4b]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 12(2) substituted (1.6.2009) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1307), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 262(5) (with Sch. 5)

[^key-96fa65e34bb2a48d748affeabd1308a7]: Sch. 15 Pt. IV heading substituted (28.12.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), s. 118(6), Sch. 3 para. 38(2); S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(d)

[^M_F_61eb0b2c-ef42-4e7a-a89a-d618680b5bd5]: Words in Sch. 15 Pt. IV para. 4(1) substituted (28.12.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), s. 118(6), Sch. 3 para. 38(6); S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(d)

[^M_F_be77e7eb-6195-4cc8-a1d6-a35126dfd14b]: Words in Sch. 15 Pt. IV para. 3 substituted (28.12.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), s. 118(6), Sch. 3 para. 38(5); S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(d)

[^M_F_cdf97bbe-8597-43d2-bb79-2786086ecd9c]: Words in Sch. 15 Pt. IV para. 2(2) substituted (28.12.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), s. 118(6), Sch. 3 para. 38(4); S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(d)

[^M_F_07a9b177-4356-40c7-d1b6-a57f687357ef]: Words in Sch. 15 Pt. IV para. 2(1) substituted (28.12.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), s. 118(6), Sch. 3 para. 38(3); S.I. 2017/1286, reg. 2(d)

[^key-814d9e045ef038147c86805dd3b1f7fe]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 2(11) substituted (E.W.) (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.4.2018 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 2 para. 102; S.I. 2018/227, reg. 4(c)

[^key-7046284f007889a204d4b449dbc20e6c]: S. 50(4): functions transferred (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), arts. 1(2), 7(1) (with art. 17)

[^key-26be10bfebe827fc8125aecf05f9125a]: Sch. 14: functions transferred (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), arts. 1(2), 7(1) (with art. 17)

[^key-f4102183f3682961bb605dc287ddd2cb]: Sch. 15 Pt. 2 para. 2: functions transferred (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), arts. 1(2), 7(1) (with art. 17)

[^key-4c3bf42e4fa622af2ff9c8bb87ed102b]: Sch. 7 para. 5(4): functions transferred (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), arts. 1(2), 13(2) (with art. 17)

[^key-0aeb3299f959e9d7618e1d87ef542769]: Words in s. 50(5)(b) substituted (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 8(2) (with art. 17)

[^key-2013194b5d5f0f38d5b4a5f0c7514b29]: Words in Sch. 7 para. 5(5)(a) substituted (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 8(3) (with art. 17)

[^key-9b8abd893f11b15ad0e62e71469361b1]: Words in Sch. 14 para. 13 substituted (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 8(4) (with art. 17)

[^key-464e187aae61b79fd494becc41276bc6]: Words in Sch. 15 Pt. 2 para. 2(4)(a) substituted (3.5.2023) by The Secretaries of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for Science, Innovation and Technology, for Business and Trade, and for Culture, Media and Sport and the Transfer of Functions (National Security and Investment Act 2021 etc) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/424), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 8(5) (with art. 17)

[^key-1c493df1e2adec021a2bff7af4241778]: Act excluded (15.4.2025) by The A122 (Lower Thames Crossing) Development Consent Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/462), arts. 1, 55(1) (with arts. 5, 43, 53(7), Sch. 14)

[^key-61e52d02f6d5ed6f18b3d3a395f710c9]: S. 42 omitted (18.2.2026) by virtue of Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 37(2)(c), 118(1)(v) (with ss. 37(3), 116)

Proceedings in respect of statutory nuisance: defence.

Duty to co-operate.

Strategic Rail Authority as agent of Secretary of State.

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Proceedings in respect of statutory nuisance: defence.

Duty to co-operate.

Strategic Rail Authority as agent of Secretary of State.

Blight: compensation for pre-enactment acquisition.

21A

• (1) Subject to this section, the Office of Rail and Road may by notice require a rail link undertaker to pay a fee in respect of the exercise of any of the Office of Rail and Road's functions in relation to the rail link.

• (2) The amount of a fee under subsection (1) in any case shall be—

• (a) such amount as is reasonably incurred by the Office of Rail and Road in the exercise of the function in relation to the rail link, or

• (b) in a case where there is more than one rail link undertaker, such proportion of the amount referred to in paragraph (a) as the Office of Rail and Road considers it reasonable for the rail link undertaker to pay.

• (3) Subsection (1) does not apply to the functions assigned to the Office of Rail and Road by virtue of section 67(2) and (3) of the Railways Act 1993.

• (4) A notice under this section must specify—

• (a) the amount of the fee to be paid, and

• (b) the date by which it is to be paid.

• (5) Any amount payable under a notice under this section which remains unpaid after the date specified in the notice may be recovered by the Office of Rail and Road as a civil debt due to it.

• (6) The Office of Rail and Road may revise a notice under this section by a further such notice.

• (7) The Office of Rail and Road may refund any amount which, further to any revised notice under subsection (6), appears to have been overpaid to it.

Fees

Proceedings in respect of statutory nuisance: defence.

Blight: compensation for pre-enactment acquisition.

Time limit for powers of compulsory acquisition.