Knowsley Industrial Park (Rail Terminal) Order 1999

9.—(1) In this paragraph—

• “EMI” means, subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, electromagnetic interference with Railtrack’s apparatus generated by the operation of the authorised works (including the operation of trains using the new railways comprised in the works) where such interference is of a level which adversely affects the safe operation of Railtrack’s apparatus; and

• “Railtrack’s apparatus” means any lines, circuits, wires, apparatus or equipment (whether or not modified or installed as part of the works) which are owned or used by Railtrack for the purpose of transmitting or receiving electrical energy or of radio, telegraphic, telephonic, electric, electronic or other like means of signalling or other communications.

(2) This paragraph shall apply to EMI only to the extent that such EMI is not attributable to any change to Railtrack’s apparatus carried out after approval of plans under paragraph 3(1) above for the relevant part of the authorised works giving rise to EMI (unless the Council has been given notice in writing before the approval of those plans of the intention to make such change).

(3) Subject to sub-paragraph (5) below, the Council shall in the design and construction of the authorised works take all measures necessary to prevent EMI and shall establish with Railtrack (both parties acting reasonably) appropriate arrangements to verify their effectiveness.

(4) In order to facilitate the Council’s compliance with sub-paragraph (3) above—

(a) the Council shall consult with Railtrack PLC as early as reasonably practicable to identify all Railtrack’s apparatus which may be at risk of EMI, and thereafter shall continue to consult with Railtrack PLC (both before and after formal submission of plans under paragraph 3(1) above) to identify all potential causes of EMI and the measures required to eliminate them;

(b) Railtrack PLC shall make available to the Council all information in Railtrack’s possession reasonably requested by the Council in respect of Railtrack’s apparatus identified pursuant to paragraph (a) above;

(c) Railtrack PLC shall allow the Council reasonable facilities for the inspection of Railtrack’s apparatus pursuant to paragraph (a) above.

(5) In any case where it is established that EMI can only reasonably be prevented by modifications to Railtrack’s apparatus, Railtrack shall not withhold its consent unreasonably to modifications of Railtrack’s apparatus, but the means of prevention and the method of their execution shall be selected in Railtrack PLC’s reasonable discretion and in relation to such modifications paragraph 3(1) above shall have effect subject to this sub-paragraph.

(6) If at any time prior to the commencement of regular revenue-earning train operations on the new railways comprised in the authorised works and notwithstanding any measures adopted pursuant to sub-paragraph (3) above, the testing or commissioning of the authorised works causes EMI then the Council shall immediately upon receipt of notification by Railtrack of such EMI either in writing or communicated orally (such oral communication to be confirmed in writing as soon as reasonably practicable after it has been issued) forthwith cease to use (or procure the cessation of use of) the Council’s apparatus causing such EMI until all measures necessary have been taken to remedy such EMI by way of modification to the source of such EMI or (in the circumstances, and subject to the consent, specified in sub-paragraph (5) above) to Railtrack’s apparatus.

(7) In the event of EMI having occurred—

(a) the Council shall afford reasonable facilities to Railtrack PLC for access to the Council’s apparatus in the investigation of such EMI;

(b) Railtrack shall afford reasonable facilities to the Council for access to Railtrack’s apparatus in the investigation of such EMI; and

(c) Railtrack shall make available to the Council any additional material information in its possession reasonably requested by the Council in respect of Railtrack’s apparatus or such EMI.

(8) Where Railtrack PLC approves modifications to Railtrack’s apparatus pursuant to sub-paragraphs (5) or (6) above—

(a) Railtrack shall allow the Council reasonable facilities for the inspection of the relevant part of Railtrack’s apparatus;

(b) any modifications to Railtrack’s apparatus approved pursuant to those sub-paragraphs shall be carried out and completed by the Council in accordance with paragraph 4 above.

(9) To the extent that it would not otherwise do so, the indemnity in paragraph 13(1) below shall apply to the costs and expenses reasonably incurred or losses suffered by Railtrack through the implementation of the provisions of this paragraph (including costs incurred in connection with the consideration of proposals, approval of plans, supervision and inspection of works and facilitating access to Railtrack’s apparatus) or in consequence of any EMI to which sub-paragraph (6) above applies.

(10) For the purpose of paragraph 8(a) above any modifications to Railtrack’s apparatus under this paragraph shall be deemed to be protective works referred to in that paragraph.

(11) In relation to any dispute arising under this paragraph the reference in article 32 above to the Institution of Civil Engineers shall be read as a reference to the Institution of Electrical Engineers.