Railways Act 1993

15 Modification following report. E+W+S

(1) [F1 This section applies where] a report of the [F2 CMA] on a reference under section 13 above—

(a) includes conclusions to the effect that any of the matters specified in the reference operate, or may be expected to operate, against the public interest,

(b) specifies effects adverse to the public interest which those matters have or may be expected to have,

(c) includes conclusions to the effect that those effects could be remedied or prevented by modifications of the conditions of the licence, and

(d) specifies modifications by which those effects could be remedied or prevented,

F3 . . .

[F4 (1A) Where the report is made to [F5 the Office of Rail and Road] [F6 it] shall, subject to the following provisions of this section and to section 15A below, make such modifications of the conditions of the licence as appear to [F6 it] requisite for the purpose of remedying or preventing the adverse effects specified in the report.

(1B) F7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]

(2) Before making [F8 , or requiring the making of,] modifications under this section, [F5 the Office of Rail and Road], F9 . . . , shall have regard to the modifications specified in the report.

(3) Before making modifications under [F10 subsection (1A) above], [F5 the Office of Rail and Road] shall give notice—

(a) stating that [F6 it] proposes to make the modifications and setting out their effect,

(b) stating the reasons why [F6 it] proposes to make the modifications, and

(c) specifying the period (not being less than 28 days from the date of publication of the notice) within which representations or objections with respect to the proposed modifications may be made,

and shall consider any representations or objections which are duly made and not withdrawn.

(3A) F11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(4) A notice under subsection (3) F12 . . . above shall be given—

(a) by publishing the notice in such manner as [F5 the Office of Rail and Road] , F12 . . . considers appropriate for the purpose of bringing the matters to which the notice relates to the attention of persons likely to be affected by the making of the modifications; and

(b) by serving a copy of the notice on the holder of the licence.

[F13 (4A) Where (after considering any representations or objections which are duly made and not withdrawn) [F5 the Office of Rail and Road] F9 . . . proposes to make or require the making of modifications under this section, F14 . . . it shall give notice to the [F15 CMA] —

(a) setting out the modifications [F6 it] proposes to make or F16 . . . require to be made; and

(b) stating the reasons why [F6 it] proposes to make the modifications or F16 . . . require the making of them.

(4B) [F5 The Office of Rail and Road] F9 . . . shall include with the notice under subsection (4A) above a copy of any representations and objections which have been considered.

(4C) If the period within which a direction may be given by the [F17 CMA] under section 15A below expires without such a direction being given, [F5 the Office of Rail and Road] F9 . . . shall make, or require the making of, the modifications set out in the notice given under subsection (4A) above.

(4D) If a direction is given by the [F17 CMA] under section 15A(1)(b) below, [F5 the Office of Rail and Road] F9 . . . shall make, or require the making of, such of those modifications as are not specified in the direction.]

(5) F18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(6) Nothing in this section applies in relation to any term of a licence to the extent that it makes provision for the revocation or surrender of the licence.

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in s. 15(1) substituted (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 216, Sch. 17 para. 9(2)(a) (with Sch. 28 paras. 2(5), 17); S.I. 2001/57, art. 3(1), Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to savings and transitional provisions in Sch. 2 Pt. II)

F2 Word in s. 15(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 74; S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

F3 Words in s. 15(1) repealed (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, ss. 216, 274, Sch. 17 para. 9(2)(b), Sch. 31 Pt. IV (with Sch. 28 paras. 2(5), 17); S.I. 2001/57, art. 3(1), Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to savings and transitional provisions in Sch. 2 Pt. II)

F4 S. 15(1A)(1B) inserted (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 216, Sch. 17 para. 9(3) (with Sch. 28 paras. 2(5), 17); S.I. 2001/57, art. 3(1), Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to savings and transitional provisions in Sch. 2 Pt. II)

F5 Words in s. 15 substituted (16.10.2015) by The Office of Rail Regulation (Change of Name) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1682), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 1(k)

F6 Word in s. 15 substituted (5.7.2004) by Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003 (c. 20), ss. 16, 120, {Sch. 2 para. 3(b) Table}; S.I. 2004/827, art. 4(g)

F7 S. 15(1B) repealed (24.7.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 1, 59(6), 60(2), Sch. 1 para. 9(a), Sch. 13 Pt. 1 (with s. 14(4)(5), Sch. 1 para. 10, Sch. 11 para. 11(2)); S.I. 2005/1909, art. 2, Sch.

F8 Words in s. 15(2) inserted (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 216, Sch. 17 para. 9(4)(a) (with Sch. 28 paras. 2(5), 17); S.I. 2001/57, art. 3(1), Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to savings and transitional provisions in Sch. 2 Pt. II)

F9 Words in s.15(2)(4A)(4B)(4C)(4D) repealed (24.7.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 1, 59(6), 60(2), Sch. 1 para. 9(b), Sch. 13 Pt. 1 (with s. 14(4)(5), Sch. 1 para. 10, Sch. 11 para. 11(2)); S.I. 2005/1909, art. 2, Sch.

F10 Words in s. 15(3) substituted (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 216, Sch. 17 para. 9(5) (with Sch. 28 paras. 2(5), 17); S.I. 2001/57, art. 3(1), Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to savings and transitional provisions in Sch. 2 Pt. II)

F11 S. 15(3A) repealed (24.7.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 1, 59(6), 60(2), Sch. 1 para. 9(a), Sch. 13 Pt. 1 (with s. 14(4)(5), Sch. 1 para. 10, Sch. 11 para. 11(2)); S.I. 2005/1909, art. 2, Sch.

F12 Words in s. 15(4) repealed (24.7.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 1, 59(6), 60(2), Sch. 1 para. 9(c) {Sch. 13 Pt. 1} (with s. 14(4)(5), Sch. 1 para. 10, Sch. 11 para. 11(2)); S.I. 2005/1909, art. 2, Sch.

F13 S. 15(4A)-(4D) inserted (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 242(1); S.I. 2001/57, art. 3(1), Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to savings and transitional provisions in Sch. 2 Pt. II)

F14 Words in s. 15(4A) omitted (5.7.2004) by virtue of Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003 (c. 20), ss. 16, 120, {Sch. 2 para. 7(a) Table}; S.I. 2004/827, art. 4(g)

F15 Word in s. 15(4A) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 74; S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

F16 Words in s. 15(4A) omitted (5.7.2004) by virtue of Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003 (c. 20), ss. 16, 120, {Sch. 2 para. 7(b) Table}; S.I. 2004/827, art. 4(g)

F17 Words in s. 15(4C)(4D) substituted (1.4.2014) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 74; S.I. 2014/416, art. 2(1)(d) (with Sch.)

F18 S. 15(5) repealed (24.7.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 59(6), 60(2), Sch. 13 Pt. 1 (with s. 14(4)(5), Sch. 11 para. 11(2)); S.I. 2005/1909, art. 2, Sch.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Ss. 13-16 applied (with modifications) (28.11.2005) by The Railway (Licensing of Railway Undertakings) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/3050), reg. 14, Sch. 3 para. 1(b)

C2 S. 15(1A) modified (28.11.2005) by The Railway (Licensing of Railway Undertakings) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/3050), reg. 14, Sch. 3 para. 4