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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.
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Published 24 August 2006
Last updated 14 July 2023
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The guidance has been updated to reflect that Transport and Works Act orders can now be submitted electronically.
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Transport and Works Act orders guide updated to 2013 version.
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First published.