In this Act—

• The term “railway” means the whole or any portion of a railway or tramway, whether worked by steam or otherwise:

• The term “company” means a company incorporated, either before or after the passing of this Act, for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, or working a railway in the United Kingdom (either alone F1or any person having the management of a railway or a train for the time being, and includes, except when otherwise expressed, any individual or individuals not incorporated who are owners or lessees of a railway in the United Kingdom, or parties to an agreement for working a railway in the United Kingdom:

• The term “person” includes a body corporate.