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Railways Act, 1921.

[11 & 12 Geo. 5. Ch. 55.]




ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS.


Part I.
Reorganisation of the Railway System.
Section.
1. Grouping of railways.
2. Preparation and settlement of amalgamation schemes.
3. Provisions to be contained in amalgamation schemes.
4. Preparation and approval of absorption schemes.
5. Provisions to be contained in absorption schemes.
6. Provisions as to determination of terms and conditions of amalgamation or transfer.
7. Supplementary provisions as to schemes.
8. Preliminary scheme.
9. Constitution and procedure of amalgamation tribunal.
10. Staff and expenses of tribunal.
11. Composition of claims in respect of Government possession of railways.
12. Allocation of compensation under railway agreements.
13. Power of constituent companies to issue redeemable debenture stock.
14. Railway Clearing House.
15. Power of trustees to invest in securities of amalgamated companies.
Part II.
Regulation of Railways.
16. Power to make orders as to working of railway companies.
17. Power to make orders as to acquisition of land, &c.