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Article 19 Mode of construction and operation of tramwayI1

England and Wales

(1)

The authorised tramway must be operated by electricity or, in an emergency or for the purposes of construction or maintenance, by diesel power or other means.

(2)

The authorised tramway must be constructed to a nominal gauge of 1,435 millimetres.

(3)

Where a tramway is constructed along a street or in any place to which the public has access (including any place to which the public has access only on the making of a payment), the Executive must take such care as in all the circumstances is reasonable to ensure that the tramway is constructed and maintained so that the street or other place is safe for other users.

(4)

When considering what measures are required under paragraph (3), the Executive must have particular regard to the character and usage of the street or other place and to those who could reasonably be expected to use it.

Annotations

Commencement

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Art. 19 in force at 14.6.2016, see art. 1