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Railways Clauses Consolidation Act 1845

Railways Clauses Consolidation Act 1845[a]
Act of Parliament
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Long titleAn Act for consolidating in One Act certain Provisions usually inserted in Acts authorizing the making of Railways.
Citation8 & 9 Vict. c. 20
Territorial extent 
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Dates
Royal assent8 May 1845
Commencement8 May 1845[c]
Other legislation
Amended by
Relates to
Status: Amended
Text of statute as originally enacted
Revised text of statute as amended
Text of the Railways Clauses Consolidation Act 1845 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk.

The Railways Clauses Consolidation Act 1845 (8 & 9 Vict. c. 20) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that standardised provisions and definitions relating to railway companies in England and Wales and Ireland.[1]

The act may be referred to or incorporated by anyone constructing a railway, including proposing to extend heritage railways.[2]

The Railways Clauses Consolidation (Scotland) Act 1845 (8 & 9 Vict. c. 33) made similar provisions for Scotland.

As of 2025, the act remains in force in the United Kingdom.

Notes

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  1. ^ Section 4
  2. ^ Section 164
  3. ^ Section 1

References

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  1. ^ "Railways Clauses Consolidation Act 1845 | LexisNexis". www.lexisnexis.co.uk. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  2. ^ "Level Crossing Order History and Law" (PDF). Office of Rail and Road. 11 April 2022.
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