# The Network Rail (Old Oak Common Great Western Mainline Track Access) Order 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


Transport And Works, England
Transport, England
Made 3rd June 2026
Coming into force 24th June 2026
An application has been made to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Transport and Works (Applications and Objections Procedure) (England and Wales) Rules 2006 for an Order under sections 1 and 5 of the Transport and Works Act 1992 (“the 1992 Act”).
The Secretary of State has caused an inquiry to be held for the purposes of the application pursuant to section 11 of the 1992 Act.
The Secretary of State, having considered the objections made and not withdrawn and the report of the person who held the inquiry, has determined to make an Order giving effect to the proposals comprised in the application with modifications which in the opinion of the Secretary of State do not make any substantial change in the proposals.
The Secretary of State having considered representations duly made under section 13 of the 1992 Act, has determined to make the Order applied for with modifications.
Notice of the Secretary of State’s determination was published on a government website on 18 May 2026.
The Secretary of State in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 1 and 5 of, and paragraphs 2 to 4, 7, 8, 11, 16 and 17 of Schedule 1 to, the 1992 Act, makes the following Order.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/591/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/network-rail-old-oak-common-great-western-mainline-track-access-order-2026/introduction
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