(1)In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, words and expressions to which meanings are assigned by the enactments incorporated herewith have, in relation to the related subject-matter, the same respective meanings; and—
“the Act of 1845” means the [1845 c. 20.] Railways Clauses Consolidation Act 1845;
“the Act of 1965” means the [1965 c. 56.] Compulsory Purchase Act 1965;
“the authorised works” means the works authorised by this Act;
“the Board” means the British Railways Board;
“enactment” includes any order, byelaw, rule, regulation, scheme or other instrument having effect by virtue of an enactment;
“the limits of deviation” means the limits of deviation shown on the deposited plans; and
“the tribunal” means the Lands Tribunal.
(2)All directions, distances and lengths stated in any description of works, powers or lands shall be construed as if the words “or thereabouts” were inserted after each such direction, distance and length and distances between points on a railway shall be taken to be measured along the railway.
(3)Any reference in this Act to a work identified by the number of such work shall be construed as a reference to the work of that number authorised by this Act.
(4)References in this Act to points identified by letters, with or without numbers, shall be construed as references to the points so marked on the deposited plans.
(5)References in this Act to access to any place shall include reference to egress from that place.