Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order authorises the use of rail vehicles–
on networks named or described in the Schedule to the Order (article 3);
in depots forming part of networks not named in the Schedule for tourist, educational or recreational purposes (article 3); and
on networks indicated in article 4(3), such as a network in the grounds of a dwelling house,
even though the rail vehicles or their use is not in conformity with provisions of rail accessibility regulations made under section 46(1) of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (c.50).
It also authorises each rail vehicle to be used on networks not otherwise covered by the Order during no more than 20 traffic days per calendar year (traffic days being as defined in article 2).
The authorisations are subject to conditions (see articles 3(3) and (4) and 4(4)). The authorisation to use rail vehicles on networks named or described in the Schedule or in depots only applies to rail vehicles first brought into use before 1st January 1999.
An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument because no additional cost on business, charities or voluntary bodies is foreseen and the impact on the public sector is negligible.