Explanatory Notes

Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003

2003 CHAPTER 20

10 July 2003

The Act

Part 2 - Office of Rail Regulation

Commentary on sections

Section 16: Transfer of functions

49.Section 16(5) gives effect to Schedule 2. This Schedule makes consequential amendments to existing legislation as a result of the transfer from the Rail Regulator to the Office of Rail Regulation.

50.Section 16(5) also gives effect to Schedule 3. This Schedule provides, amongst other things, for actions of the Regulator prior to commencement to continue to be valid.