The Network Rail (Tinsley Chord) Order 2015

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order authorises South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (“the Executive”) and Network Rail Infrastructure Limited acting either together or individually (referred to in this Order as (“the promoter”) to construct and operate the Tinsley Chord. The Tinsley Chord is a tramroad which will connect the Supertram and Network Rail systems and will be used by tram-trains.

For these purposes the Order confers powers on Network Rail, compulsorily or by agreement, to acquire land and rights in land and to use land.

The Order contains protective provisions for the benefit of the Environment Agency and undertakers affected by the works authorised by the Order.

A copy of the book of reference, the sections and the works and land plan mentioned in this Order and certified in accordance with article 40 (certification of plans etc.) of this Order may be inspected free of charge during working hours at the offices of the Executive at 11 Broad Street West, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2BQ and at the offices of Network Rail Infrastructure Limited at 1 Eversholt Street, London, NW1 2DN.