# The Network Rail (West Coast Main Line) Order 2003, Article 20: Temporary closure of part of Trent and Mersey Canal


(1) In this article “the waterway” means so much of the Trent and Mersey Canal and the towing path, numbered 286, 287, 291, and 292 on the deposited plans, in the district of Lichfield in the county of Staffordshire as lies within the Order limits.
(2) Network Rail, during and for the purpose of the construction of Work No. 22, may temporarily close and de-water any part of the waterway and divert barges and other boats from any part of the waterway.
(3) During the period of the closure referred to in paragraph (2), all rights of navigation along, and obligations of the British Waterways Board to maintain for navigation, the waterway or part thereof so closed shall be suspended and unenforceable against the British Waterways Board.
(4) Any person who suffers loss by the suspension of any right under this article shall be entitled to be paid by Network Rail compensation, to be determined in the case of dispute by the tribunal.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1075/article/20 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/network-rail-west-coast-main-line-order-2003/article-20
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