Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Act 1895
WHEREAS it is expedient that the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company (who are herein-after referred to as "the Company") should be authorised—

To make and maintain the railways and works herein-after described;

To abolish a level crossing of their railway and otherwise to deal with certain roads and footpaths connected with their undertaking;

To purchase acquire and hold additional lands for the general purposes of their undertaking; and

To raise capital for the purposes of this Act ...