RAILWAYS
Railways involve complex property, planning, and operational considerations, from land ownership and access rights to maintenance, regulatory compliance, and redevelopment projects. We advise councils, railway authorities, and investors on managing and developing railway assets efficiently, safely, and in line with legal requirements.
Examples of work undertaken by our lawyers
Advised on all aspects of the operation of a mainline railway.
Advised on the extension of a mainline railway line.
Advised on the construction of a railway to an airport in order to improve the airports travel infrastructure.
Drafted Section 106 agreements relating to the demolition of existing structures and redevelopment of former railway land to provide mixed use development.
Advised on a multi-million pound land acquisition, including a railway.
Legal issues that may arise
Site acquisitions.
Securing vacant possession of land for construction of a railway through compulsory purchase.
Planning permission.
Planning inquiries and appeals.
Judicial review.
Environmental impact law.
Crichel down rules
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