Correction to Old Oak Common Track Access Order Notice
Added a missing paragraph to the preamble of the Network Rail Order 2026 to record the publication date of the Secretary of State's determination.
This statutory instrument issues a formal correction to the preamble of the Network Rail (Old Oak Common Great Western Mainline Track Access) Order 2026.
It directs the insertion of a specific paragraph confirming that the Secretary of State's determination was published online on 18 May 2026.
This administrative amendment applies to the official printed and digital versions of the original Order to ensure procedural accuracy.
Arguments For
The correction ensures the preamble of the original Order accurately reflects the procedural history regarding the public notification of the Secretary of State's determination.
The document states that the notice was published on a government website on 18 May 2026, and this amendment integrates that fact into the statutory instrument's record.
Arguments Against
Legal specialists might note that the omission of the publication date in the original instrument could technically impact the transparency of the timeline for any potential judicial reviews, though this document seeks to rectify that omission.
The correction does not alter the substantive powers granted by the original Order, which may leave existing concerns regarding land access or track works at Old Oak Common unaddressed by this specific update.
Page 2, preamble, immediately before the final paragraph of the preamble, insert a new paragraph, which should read:
'Notice of the Secretary of State's determination was published on a government website on 18 May 2026.'.
This instruction modifies the introductory text, known as the preamble, of the primary Order.
It adds a factual statement recording that the public was notified of the government's decision on May 18, 2026, through an official website. Such preambles serve as a formal record that the necessary legal and procedural steps were followed before the legislation was enacted.
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