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Transport and Works Act 1992

1992 c. 42 · Enacted 16 March 1992 · Extends to England, Wales and Scotland

Not fully up to date. 16 changes made by later legislation have not yet been written into this text, which is revised to 1 September 2026.

See the changes not yet applied
ProvisionChangeMade by
s. 6(7)(c)words insertedPlanning (Consequential Provisions) (Wales) Act 2026 Sch. 2 para. 276
s. 22(4)(aa)insertedPlanning (Consequential Provisions) (Wales) Act 2026 Sch. 2 para. 277
s. 67 defn(s).appliedGreater London Authority Act 1999 s. 207(8)
s. 67 defn(s).appliedGreater London Authority Act 1999 s. 163(8)
s. 67 defn(s).appliedGreater London Authority Act 1999 Sch. 17 para. 9(11)
Sch. 2 para. 5(4)(a)(d)(e)repealedCountryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 Sch. 16 Pt. 2
Sch. 2 para. 5(2)repealedCountryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 Sch. 16 Pt. 2
Sch. 2 para. 5(6)(7)repealedCountryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 Sch. 16 Pt. 2
Sch. 2 para. 6(2)(b)repealedCountryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 Sch. 16 Pt. 2
Sch. 2 para. 10(4)(a)repealedCountryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 Sch. 16 Pt. 2
s. 17 17Asubstituted for s. 17Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 s. 43(1)
s. 22 headingwords substitutedPlanning and Infrastructure Act 2025 s. 43(2)(a)
s. 22(4)insertedPlanning and Infrastructure Act 2025 s. 43(2)(b)
s. 14(3A)(a)words substitutedPlanning and Infrastructure Act 2025 s. 40(3)(c)
s. 13(6)words substitutedPlanning and Infrastructure Act 2025 s. 40(3)(a)
s. 13DomittedPlanning and Infrastructure Act 2025 s. 40(3)(b)

An Act to provide for the making of orders relating to, or to matters ancillary to, the construction or operation of railways, tramways, trolley vehicle systems, other guided transport systems and inland waterways, and orders relating to, or to matters ancillary to, works interfering with rights of navigation; to make further provision in relation to railways, tramways, trolley vehicle systems and other guided transport systems; to amend certain enactments relating to harbours; and for connected purposes.

[16th March 1992]

I1C1C2Be it enacted by the Queen’s most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—C3C4C5C6

Annotations to the whole text

Modifications

C1

Act applied (with modifications) (4.6.1996) by S.I. 1996/1243, art. 18, Sch. 5 Pt. II, para. 7

C2

Act (except as mentioned in S.I. 1999/672, art. 2, Sch. 1): transfer of functions (1.7.199) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 2, Sch. 1

C3

Act applied (with modifications) (E.W.) (24.3.2005) by The New Forest National Park Authority (Establishment) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/421), Sch. 3 para. 6

C4

Act applied (E.W.) (24.3.2010) by The South Downs National Park Authority (Establishment) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/497), Sch. 3 para. 5

C5

Act applied (with modifications) (E.W.) (1.7.2015) by The National Park Authorities (England) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/770), Sch. 3 para. 6

C6

Act applied (with modifications) (14.6.2016) by The Midland Metro (Birmingham City Centre Extension, etc.) (Land Acquisition and Variation) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/545), art. 5(3) (with art. 39)

Commencement

I1

Act partly in force at Royal Assent. See s.70(1); Act partly in force (15.7.1992) by S.I. 1992/1347, art. 2, Sch.; Act partly in force (7.12.1992) by S.I. 1992/2043, art. 2, Sch.; Act partly in force (22.12.1992) by S.I. 1992/3144, art. 2, Sch.; Act partly in force (1.1.1993) by S.I. 1993/2784, art. 2, Sch.1; Act partly in force (31.1.1993) by S.I. 1992/3144, art. 2, Sch.; Act partly in force (5.4.1994) by S.I. 1994/718, art. 2, Sch.; Act partly in force (8.7.1996) by S.I. 1996/1609, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3).

Contents

  1. Part I: Orders authorising works etc
  2. Power to make orders
  3. 1Orders as to railways, tramways etc.
  4. 2Extension of section 1 to other guided transport systems.
  5. 3Orders as to inland waterways etc.
  6. 4Description of works for purposes of section 3.
  7. 5Subject-matter of orders under sections 1 and 3.
  8. Procedure for making orders
  9. 6Applications for orders under sections 1 and 3.
  10. 6ACases where ... Member States are affected
  11. 7Orders under sections 1 and 3 made otherwise than on application.
  12. 8Guidance on draft orders
  13. 9Schemes of national significance. Repealed
  14. 10Objections.
  15. 11Inquiries and hearings.
  16. 12Special parliamentary procedure.
  17. 13Making or refusal of orders under section 1 or 3 : general.
  18. 13AEnvironmental impact assessment: definitions
  19. 13BApplication or proposal for an EIA order: reasoned conclusion
  20. 13CEIA orders: monitoring measures and remedial action
  21. 13DApplication or proposal for an EIA order: time limit
  22. 14Publicity for making or refusal of orders.
  23. 14ACompulsory acquisition: notice requirements
  24. Consents etc under other enactments
  25. 15Assimilation of procedures.
  26. 16Town and country planning.
  27. 17Listed buildings and conservation areas.
  28. 18Hazardous substances.
  29. 19Coast Protection Act 1949.
  30. 19ADeemed consent under marine licences
  31. 20Power to apply for, or object to, orders.
  32. 21Transport Consultative Committees.
  33. Miscellaneous
  34. 22Validity of orders under section 1 or 3.
  35. 23Exercise of Secretary of State’s functions by appointed person.
  36. 23AFees for certain services in connection with orders
  37. 24Private legislation procedure in Scotland.
  38. 25Crown land.
  39. Part II: Safety of railways etc
  40. Chapter I: Offences involving drink or drugs
  41. Preliminary
  42. 26Transport systems to which Chapter I applies.
  43. Principal offences
  44. 27Offences involving drink or drugs on transport systems.
  45. 28Offences by operators of transport systems.
  46. Police powers etc
  47. 29Breath tests.
  48. 30Powers of arrest and entry.
  49. 31Provision of specimens for analysis.
  50. 31ASpecimens of blood taken from persons incapable of consenting
  51. 32Breath specimen showing higher alcohol level to be disregarded
  52. 33Protection for hospital patients.
  53. Evidence in proceedings for offences under section 27
  54. 34Use of specimens in proceedings.
  55. 35Documentary evidence as to specimens.
  56. Penalties
  57. 36Penalties.
  58. Miscellaneous and supplementary
  59. 37Special provision for Scotland.
  60. 38Interpretation of Chapter I.
  61. 39Amendment of scope of offences involving drink or drugs under Road Traffic Act 1988.
  62. 40Consequential amendment. Repealed
  63. Chapter II: Other safety provisions
  64. General
  65. 41Approval of works, plant and equipment.
  66. 42Inspectors. Repealed
  67. 43Accidents etc. Repealed
  68. 44Accidents etc: consequential amendments. Repealed
  69. 45Directions limiting speeds and loads.
  70. 46Directions requiring insurance.
  71. Rail crossings
  72. 47Stopping up and diversion of crossings.
  73. 48Footpaths , bridleways and restricted byways over railways.
  74. 49Securing of gates and barriers.
  75. 50Orders under Transport Act 1968. Repealed
  76. 51Amendment of Level Crossings Act 1983.
  77. Signs and barriers at private crossings
  78. 52Placing of signs and barriers.
  79. 53Rights to enter land.
  80. 54Default powers of Secretary of State.
  81. 55Offence of failing to comply with sign.
  82. 56Interpretation of sections 52 to 55.
  83. Chapter III: Supplementary
  84. 57Duty to consult.
  85. 58Prosecutions.
  86. 59Offences by bodies corporate etc.
  87. Part III: Miscellaneous and General
  88. Tramways
  89. 60Powers of leasing.
  90. 61Amendment of Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981.
  91. 62Exclusion of hackney carriage legislation.
  92. Harbours
  93. 63Harbours.
  94. Miscellaneous
  95. 64Maintenance of footpaths and bridleways.
  96. 65Certain enactments to cease to have effect.
  97. General
  98. 66Service of notices.
  99. 67Interpretation.
  100. 68Repeals.
  101. 69Expenses.
  102. 70Commencement.
  103. 71Extent.
  104. 72Short title.
  105. Schedule 1: Matters within sections 1 and 3
  106. 1Paragraph 1
  107. 2Paragraph 2
  108. 3Paragraph 3
  109. 4Paragraph 4
  110. 5Paragraph 5
  111. 6Paragraph 6
  112. 7Paragraph 7
  113. 8Paragraph 8
  114. 9Paragraph 9
  115. 10Paragraph 10
  116. 11Paragraph 11
  117. 12Paragraph 12
  118. 13Paragraph 13
  119. 14Paragraph 14
  120. 15Paragraph 15
  121. 16Paragraph 16
  122. 17Paragraph 17
  123. Schedule 2: Stopping up and diversion of rail crossings
  124. 1Paragraph 1
  125. 2Paragraph 2
  126. 3Paragraph 3
  127. 4Paragraph 4
  128. 5Paragraph 5
  129. 6Paragraph 6
  130. 7Paragraph 7
  131. 8Paragraph 8
  132. 9Paragraph 9
  133. 10Paragraph 10
  134. Schedule 3: Amendment of Harbours Act 1964
  135. 1Paragraph 1
  136. 2Paragraph 2
  137. 3Paragraph 3
  138. 4Paragraph 4
  139. 5Paragraph 5
  140. 6Paragraph 6
  141. 7Paragraph 7
  142. 8Paragraph 8
  143. 9Paragraph 9
  144. 10Paragraph 10
  145. Schedule 4: Repeals
  146. IRailways and Tramways
  147. IIHarbours