Regulation of Railways Act, 1868

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Interpretation of terms.

2. In this Act—

The term “railway” means the whole or any portion of a railway or tramway, whether worked by steam or otherwise:

The term “company” means a company incorporated, either before or after the passing of this Act, for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, or working a railway in the United Kingdom (either alone or in conjunction with any other purpose), and includes, except when otherwise expressed, any individual or individuals not incorporated who are owners or lessees of a railway in the United Kingdom, or parties to an agreement for working a railway in the United Kingdom:

The term “person” includes a body corporate.

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