Railways Act 2005
The powers and duties delegated are those of the Council as a “local authority”, “road controlling authority” or “person” as specified.
| Section | Summary of Function or Power | Delegated Officers |
|---|---|---|
| s12 | Duty (as person authorised to access a railway line) to comply with the network controller’s instructions, subject to the exception specified. |
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| s74 | Duties (as local authority) to bear/pay the cost of maintaining any drain on, above or under any railway infrastructure or premises and not to enter any railway infrastructure/premises without consent. |
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| s75 | Duty (as local authority) to seek permission before exercising right under easement or carrying out any work on railway premises. |
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| s82 | Power (as road controlling authority) to allow erection or maintenance of a gate in the circumstances specified. |
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| s83 | Duties (as road controlling authority) re formation and maintenance of approaches to a level crossing/bridges in the circumstances specified. |
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| s87 | Powers and duties (as local authority with jurisdiction over a road) in prescribing conditions re maintenance of railway infrastructure as specified. |
Transportation Operations Lead ITS & Delivery Asset Lead Manager Parks and Open Spaces Manager Delivery Sustainability & Infrastructure Manager Property Property Asset Advisor |