Burnley, Clitheroe and Sabden Railway Act 1886
WHEREAS the construction of the railways herein-after described would be of local and public advantage:
And whereas the persons herein-after named with others are willing to carry the undertaking into execution and it is expedient that they be incorporated into a company and the requisite powers conferred upon them:
And whereas it is expedient that the Company so incorporated, and the Lancaster and Yorkshire Railway Company be empowered to enter into and carry into effect working and traffic ...