Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway (New Railways) Act 1899
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 widen and improve a certain portion of their railway; 
To purchase acquire and hold additional lands for the general purposes of their undertaking; and 
To raise capital for the purposes of this Act and also to raise additional capital for the improvement and enlargement of th...