Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Order)
The Order authorises—
the transfer of existing railways in the borough of Rushcliffe, county of Nottinghamshire and in the borough of Charnwood, county of Leicestershire (Railways No.1 and 2) from Railtrack PLC to Great Central Railway (Nottingham) Limited (“the Nottingham Company”) or any associated company of the Nottingham Company; and
the construction and maintenance of a new railway (Railway No. 3) in the borough of Charnwood.
The Order contains provisions for the maintenance and operation of these railways and other related provisions.
The Order also provides for the sale or lease of Railways No.1, 2 and 3 and of the existing rail system of the Nottingham Company in the borough of Rushcliffe.
Copies of the works plan and sections may be inspected at all reasonable hours at Loughborough Central Station, Loughborough, Leicestershire.