British Railways Act 1972
An Act to empower the British Railways Board to construct a work and to acquire lands; to confer further powers on the Board; and for other purposes. [27th July 1972]

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 connection with the provision of railway services, to provide such other ...