PART 4OPERATION OF TRANSIT SYSTEM

Application of existing powers40

1

The following provisions of the Greater Manchester (Light Rapid Transit System) (Eccles Extension) Order 199645 apply to the authorised transit system as they apply to the transit system authorised by that Order—

  • article 20 (power to construct temporary transit systems);

  • article 35 (power to operate and use transit system);

  • article 37 (removal of obstructions);

  • article 40 (power to lop trees overhanging transit system);

  • article 41 (trespass on tramroads);

  • article 42 (power to make byelaws);

  • article 43 (power to contract for police services);

  • article 44 (powers of disposal, agreements for operation etc.) (as amended by article 43 of the Greater Manchester (Light Rapid Transit System) (Airport Extension) Order 1997)46;

  • article 45 (application of landlord and tenant law);

  • article 46 (jurisdiction of Rail Users’ Consultative Committee);

  • article 47 (tramcars deemed public service vehicles).

2

Article 447 (general duty in respect of construction and maintenance) of the Greater Manchester (Light Rapid Transit System) Order 2006 is amended by the addition at the end of the list of enactments in paragraph (1) of—

The Transport for Greater Manchester (Light Rapid Transit System) (Trafford Park Extension) Order 201648.

3

Article 5 (liability in respect of repair of streets) of the Greater Manchester (Light Rapid Transit System) Order 2006 is amended by the addition at the end of the list of enactments in paragraph (1) of—

The Transport for Greater Manchester (Light Rapid Transit System) (Trafford Park Extension) Order 2016.