The Abandonment of Railways Act 1850
WHEREAS divers Joint Stock Companies have been incorporated by Act of Parliament for making Railways, and it has been found that such Railways, or certain Parts thereof, cannot be made or carried on with Advantage either to the Promoters thereof or to the Public, and it is expedient therefore that Facilities should be given for the Abandonment of such Railways or Parts of Railways, and for the Dissolution of such Companies, or some of them, and winding up the Concerns thereof: Be it therefore...