British Railways Act 1977
An Act to empower the British Railways Board to construct works and to acquire lands; to extend the time for the compulsory purchase of certain lands; to confer further powers on the Board; and for other purposes.

[29th July 1977]

WHEREAS by the Transport Act 1962 the British Railways Board (hereinafter referred to as "the Board") were established:

And whereas it is the duty of the Board under the Transport Act 1962 (inter alia) to provide railway services in Great Britain and, in connecti...