The Network Rail (Cambridge South Infrastructure Enhancements) Order 2022

Alternative apparatus

80.—(1) If, in the exercise of the powers conferred by this Order, Network Rail acquires any interest in any land in which any apparatus is placed, that apparatus must not be removed under this Part of this Schedule, and any right of SSW to maintain that apparatus in that land must not be extinguished, until alternative apparatus has been constructed and is in operation to the reasonable satisfaction of SSW.

(2) If, for the purpose of executing any works in, on, under or over any land purchased, held, appropriated or used under this Order, Network Rail requires the removal of any apparatus placed in that land, it must give to SSW written notice of that requirement, together with a plan and section of the work proposed, and of the proposed position of the alternative apparatus to be provided or constructed

(3) The proposed position of the alternative apparatus to be provided or constructed is subject to approval by SSW (such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed). In the event that SSW (acting reasonably) considers the proposed position of the alternative apparatus to be unsuitable, SSW shall (acting reasonably) propose an alternative position for the alternative apparatus and must give Network Rail written notice of such alternative position for the alternative apparatus within 28 days of the service of a notice under sub-paragraph (2). Any dispute regarding the alternative apparatus (including but not limited to the proposed position and/or the alternative proposed position) which cannot be agreed between the parties is to be determined in accordance with article 44 (arbitration).

(4) Any alternative apparatus to be constructed in land of Network Rail under this Part of this Schedule is to be constructed in such manner and in such line or situation as may be agreed between SSW and Network Rail such agreement to be within 28 days of the service of a notice under sub-paragraph (2) (or within 28 days of service of a notice under sub-paragraph (3) where SSW has proposed an alternative position for the alternative apparatus under sub-paragraph (3) which is acceptable to Network Rail), or in default of such agreement settled by arbitration in accordance with article 44 (arbitration).

(5) In any case where alternative apparatus is to be provided or constructed under sub-paragraphs (2) or (3), or if in consequence of the exercise of any of the powers conferred by this Order SSW reasonably needs to remove any of its apparatus, Network Rail must, subject to sub-paragraph (6), afford to SSW the necessary facilities and rights for the construction of alternative apparatus in other land of Network Rail and subsequently for the maintenance of that apparatus and SSW shall be entitled to recover its reasonable costs incurred in securing such necessary facilities and rights from Network Rail subject to paragraph 83(3) below.

(6) If alternative apparatus or any part of such apparatus is to be constructed elsewhere than in other land of Network Rail, or Network Rail is unable to afford such facilities and rights as are mentioned in sub-paragraph (5), in the land in which the alternative apparatus or part of such apparatus is to be constructed, SSW must, on receipt of a written notice to that effect from Network Rail, as soon as reasonably possible use reasonable endeavours (having regard to its statutory powers) to obtain the necessary facilities and rights in the land in which the alternative apparatus is to be constructed.

(7) SSW must, after the alternative apparatus to be provided or constructed has been agreed or settled by arbitration in accordance with article 44, and after the grant to SSW of any such facilities and rights as are referred to in sub-paragraph (6) or (6), proceed without unreasonable delay (having regard to the operational requirements of SSW) to construct and bring into operation the alternative apparatus.

(8) Regardless of anything in sub-paragraph (7), if Network Rail gives notice in writing to SSW that it desires itself to execute any work, or part of any work in connection with the construction or removal of apparatus in any land of Network Rail, that work, instead of being executed by SSW, must be executed by Network Rail without unnecessary delay under the superintendence, if given, and to the reasonable satisfaction of SSW.

(9) Nothing in sub-paragraph (8) authorises Network Rail to execute the placing, installation, bedding, packing, removal, connection or disconnection of any apparatus, or execute any filling around the apparatus (where the apparatus is laid in a trench) within 3 metres of the apparatus without the written consent of SSW (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or denied).

(10) In relation to any works which will or may be situated on, over or within 3 metres measured in any direction of any apparatus, the plan to be submitted to SSW under sub-paragraph (1) must be detailed, include a method statement and describe—

(a) the exact position of the works;

(b) the level at which they are proposed to be constructed or renewed;

(c) the manner of their construction or renewal including details of excavation and positioning of plant;

(d) the position of all apparatus including existing apparatus and apparatus to be retained;

(e) by way of detailed drawings, every alteration proposed to be made to such apparatus; and

(f) any maintenance required.