Explanatory Notes

Transport Act 2000

2000 CHAPTER 38

30 November 2000

Commentary on Sections

Part IV: Railways

Chapter Ii: Other Provisions about Railways
Section 224: Objectives of the Regulators and the Secretary of State

229.Section 224 amends the 1993 Act so as to require the Regulator to facilitate futherance of the strategies of the Authority, and to contribute to integrated transport and sustainable development. His duty to promote competition is redefined to be for the benefit of users of railway services. The section also amends the duties of the Secretary of State to reflect the fact that he is no longer exercising privatisation functions under the 1993 Act. The Rail Regulator has a new duty to take account of general guidance from the Secretary of State about railway services or other matters relating to railways. This general guidance must be published.