Section 2 Interpretation.

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, words and expressions to which meanings are assigned by the enactments incorporated herewith have in relation to the related subject-matter the same respective meanings; and—

• “the Act of 1845” means the 1845 c. 20.Railways Clauses Consolidation Act 1845;

• “the Act of 1963” means the 1963 c. xxiv.London Transport Act 1963;

• “the Act of 1964” means the 1964 c. xxvi.London Transport Act 1964;

• “the Act of 1965” means the 1965 c. xli.London Transport Act 1965;

• “the Act of 1966” means the 1966 c. xxxiii.London Transport Act 1966;

• “the Act of 1969” means the 1969 c. l.London Transport Act 1969;

• “the Act of 1976” means the 1976 c. xxxvii.London Transport Act 1976;

• “the Act of 1981” means the 1981 c. xxxii.London Transport Act 1981;

• “the Company” means London Underground Limited;

• “the limits of deviation” means the limits of deviation shown on the deposited plans;

• “the railways board” means the British Railways Board; and

• “the works” means the works authorised by Part II (Works, etc.) of this Act.

Any reference to the London Transport Board or to the London Transport Executive in any of the provisions incorporated with this Act shall be construed as a reference to the Company.

All distances, lengths and directions stated in any description of works, powers or lands, shall be construed as if the words “or thereabouts” were inserted after each such distance, length and direction, and distances between points on a railway shall be taken to be measured along the railway.

Unless the context otherwise requires, any reference in this Act to a work identified by the number of such work shall be construed as a reference to the work of that number authorised by this Act.

References in this Act to points identified by letters shall be construed as references to the points so lettered on the deposited plans.