Explanatory Notes

Railways Act 2005

2005 CHAPTER 14

7 April 2005

Commentary on Sections and Schedules

Part 4: Network Modifications etc.

Discontinuance of operation of passenger network

Section 26: Proposal by operator to close passenger networks

125.Subject to specified exceptions, this section sets out the circumstances and procedures that apply when an operator proposes to discontinue all or part of their passenger network. The procedures are similar to those for operators wishing to discontinue non- franchised services set out in section 22. This section applies to Network Rail's network.