Article 6 Power to deviateI1

England and Wales

(1)

In constructing or maintaining any of the scheduled works, Network Rail may—

(a)

deviate laterally from the lines or situations shown on the works and land plans within the limits of deviation shown on those plans; and

(b)

deviate vertically from the levels shown on the sections—

(i)

to any extent not exceeding 3 metres upwards; or

(ii)

to any extent downwards as may be found to be necessary or convenient.

(2)

Without limiting the scope of paragraph (1), in constructing or maintaining the scheduled works Network Rail may, to the extent it thinks fit—

(a)

deviate from their points of commencement and termination shown on the works and land plans; and

(b)

in relation to any intended bridge, viaduct, gantry or other structure above ground level, deviate from the design shown on the deposited plans, including by varying the number of any supporting columns or other structures, the distances between them and the height or clearance above the level of the ground.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Art. 6 in force at 21.4.2011, see art. 1