Power to alter layout etc. of streets
8.—(1) Network Rail may for the purposes of the authorised development alter the layout of or carry out any works in each street specified in column (1) of Schedule 3 (streets subject to alteration of layout) in the manner specified in relation to that street in column (2).
(2) Without limitation on the scope of the specific powers conferred by paragraph (1) but subject to paragraph (3), Network Rail may, within the Order limits and for the purposes of constructing and maintaining the authorised development, alter the layout of any street and the layout of any street having a junction with such a street; and, without limitation on the scope of this paragraph, Network Rail may—
(a)increase the width of the carriageway of the street by reducing the width of any kerb, footpath, footway, cycle track or verge within the street;
(b)alter the level or increase the width of any such kerb, footpath, footway, cycle track or verge;
(c)reduce the width of the carriageway of the street; and
(d)make and maintain passing places.
(3) Network Rail must restore to the reasonable satisfaction of the street authority any street that has been temporarily altered under this article.
(4) The powers conferred by paragraph (2) are not to be exercised without the consent of the street authority, but such consent must not be unreasonably withheld.