Railways Act 2005 Explanatory Notes

Railways Act 2005

2005 CHAPTER 14

Commentary on Sections and Schedules

Part 4: Network Modifications etc.

Discontinuance of use or operation of stations

Section 30: Proposal by funding authority to close station

129.Subject to specified exceptions, this section sets out the circumstances and procedures that apply when a RFA can initiate proposals to close all or part of a station. The procedures are similar to those for RFAs wishing to discontinue non-franchised passenger services set out in section 23.

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