Explanatory note

This Order relates to the existing branch railway from Totnes to Buckfastleigh. At present, the railway is leased by its owners Dart Valley Railway Plc to the South Devon Railway Trust.

The Order authorises the sale of the railway line to the Trust, gives statutory authority for the maintenance of certain existing lengths of track now forming part of the branch and gives statutory authority for the construction and maintenance of new lengths of railway to form part of the branch. In addition, the Order makes other provisions in relation to these railways, and revokes in whole or in part certain Light Railway Orders which are spent or otherwise unnecessary.

Copies of the plans and sections referred to in the Order may be inspected at The Railway Station, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DZ.