Railways Act 1921

57 Interpretation of Part III.

For the purposes of this Part of this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—

• The expression " charges " includes rates, fares, tolls, dues and other charges.

• The expression " rates " means rates and other charges in connexion with the carriage of merchandise.

• The expression " fares " means fares and other charges in connexion- with the conveyance of passengers and their luggage.

• The expression " modifications " in relation to charges includes modifications whether by way of decrease or increase, and " modify" shall be construed accordingly.

• The expression " merchandise " includes goods, minerals, live stock, and- animals of all descriptions.

• The expression " exceptional charges " means charges below the standard charges, including special charges continued subject to adjustment under the provisions of this Part of this Act, and the expressions " exceptional rates " and " exceptional fares " shall be construed accordingly.

• The expression " conditions " includes regulations.

• The expression " railway rates and charges orders " means the provisional orders fixing maximum rates and charges applicable to the several railway companies made and confirmed by Parliament in pursuance of section twenty-four of the Railway and Canal Traffic Act, 1888.

• The expression " prescribed " means prescribed by the rates tribunal.