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Transport and Works Act orders: a brief guide

Outlines the procedures involved in applying for a Transport and Works Act order.

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An order made under the Transport and Works Act 1992 (the TWA) is the usual way of authorising a new railway or tramway scheme in England and Wales. Other types of scheme that can be authorised by TWA orders are described in this guide.

Updates to this page

Published 24 August 2006
Last updated 14 July 2023 + show all updates
  1. The guidance has been updated to reflect that Transport and Works Act orders can now be submitted electronically.

  2. Transport and Works Act orders guide updated to 2013 version.

  3. First published.

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