Railways Act 2005
2005 CHAPTER 14
Commentary on Sections and Schedules
Part 4: Network Modifications etc.
Discontinuance of use or operation of stations
Section 31: Proposal to discontinue operation of secured station
130.Subject to specified exceptions, this section sets out the circumstances and procedures that apply when a RFA can propose closure of all or part of a station it has a duty to provide, for example pending the outcome of a reference to the ORR. The procedures are similar to those for RFAs wishing to discontinue non-franchised passenger services set out in section 23.
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