Source: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/43/part/I/crossheading/the-central-committee-and-the-consultative-committees
Timestamp: 2018-02-22 05:11:29
Document Index: 411793165

Matched Legal Cases: ['art. 3', 'art 4', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 4', 'art. 4', 'art. 4', 'art. 4', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 5', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 2']

The Rail Passengers’ Council and Rail Passengers’ Committees
s. 76 cross-heading words substituted by S.I. 2010/439 Sch. para. 6(4)
s. 76 heading words substituted by S.I. 2010/439 Sch. para. 6(3)(b)
The [F1Rail Passengers’ Council and Rail Passengers’ Committees]E+W+S
F1Words in cross-heading substituted (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 227, Sch. 22 para. 8(10); S.I. 2001/57, art. 3(1), Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to savings and transitional provisions in Sch. 2 Pt. II)
76 General duties of the [F2Rail Passengers’ Council].E+W+S
(1)It shall be the duty of the [F3Rail Passengers’ Council] to investigate any matter which relates—
[F4(a)to the provision of railway passenger services, or]
(a)the matter is the subject of a representation made to the [F5Rail Passengers’ Council] by a user or potential user of railway passenger services and does not appear to the [F5Rail Passengers’ Council] to be frivolous or vexatious;
(b)the matter is referred to the [F5Rail Passengers’ Council] by the [F6Secretary of State] ; or
(c)the matter appears to the [F5Rail Passengers’ Council] to be one which it ought to investigate.
[F7(2A)If any matter falling within subsection (2)(a) appears to the Rail Passengers' Council to relate only to—
(a)the provision of railway passenger services wholly within the London railway area (within the meaning of section 252A of the Greater London Authority Act 1999), or
(b)the provision of station services within that area,
that Council must refer the matter to the London Transport Users' Committee.]
(3)F8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(4)If, on investigating any matter, the [F9Rail Passengers’ Council] considers it appropriate to do so, [F10the Rail Passengers’ Council] shall make representations to the person providing the [F11secured service (within the meaning of Part 4 of the Railways Act 2005) which is] in question and—
(b)in the case of a service provided on behalf of the [F6Secretary of State] , to the [F6Secretary of State] ,
about the matter, or any matter to which it relates or which appears to [F10the Rail Passengers’ Council] to be relevant to the subject of the matter investigated.
(5)Where [F12the Rail Passengers’ Council]—
(b)on investigating any matter, has reason to believe that [F13a franchisee is contravening, or is likely to contravene, any term of the franchise agreement or that] the holder of a passenger licence or a station licence is contravening, or is likely to contravene, any condition of the licence,
[F12the Rail Passengers’ Council] shall [F14, unless representations about the matter have been made to the [F6Secretary of State] by the Rail Passengers’ Council, refer it to the [F6Secretary of State] with a view to the [F6Secretary of State] exercising such of [F15his] powers as [F16he] considers appropriate in the circumstances of the case.].
[F17(5A)But if the [F6Secretary of State] considers that it would be more appropriate for a matter referred to it by the Rail Passengers’ Council to be considered by [F18the Office of Rail Regulation] , the [F6Secretary of State] shall refer it to [F19the Office of Rail Regulation] , with a view to [F20it] exercising such of [F21its] powers as [F20it] considers appropriate in the circumstances of the case.]
(6)Where the [F22Rail Passengers’ Council] investigates any matter—
(a)it may prepare, and send to the Secretary of State F23. . . , a report of its findings; and
(b)it may publish any such report, unless the matter in question is one which was referred to the [F22Rail Passengers’ Council] by the [F6Secretary of State] as mentioned in subsection (2)(b) above.
(7)Where the [F24Rail Passengers’ Council] has investigated any matter under this section, it shall neither—
(b)refer the matter to the [F6Secretary of State] under subsection (5)(a) above by reason only of the failure of any person to take any steps in relation to that matter,
unless, balancing the cost of taking those steps against the benefits which [F25the Rail Passengers’ Council] considers will be enjoyed by any person in consequence of the taking of those steps, [F25the Rail Passengers’ Council] is of the opinion, on the basis of the information available to it, that the expenditure involved represents good value for money.
[F26(7A)It shall also be the duty of the Rail Passengers’ Council, so far as it appears expedient from time to time to do so—
(a)to keep under review matters affecting the interests of the public in relation to railway passenger services and station services;
(b)to make representations to, and consult, such persons as they think appropriate about those matters; and
(c)to co-operate with other bodies representing the interests of users of public passenger transport services.
(7B)The Secretary of State may, after consultation with the Rail Passengers’ Council, make an order excluding services from the duties imposed by this section; and an order under this subsection—
(a)may exclude services of a particular class or description, particular services or services provided by a particular person;
(b)may provide that services are excluded subject to compliance with specified conditions; and
(c)may not revoke an exclusion except for breach of condition or in accordance with the order which made it.
(7C)The Secretary of State may, after consultation with the Rail Passengers’ Council, make an order providing that the duties imposed by this section apply to services of a particular class or description, particular services or services provided by a particular person—
(a)only to such extent as is specified by the order; or
(b)with such modifications as are so specified.]
(9)In this section, any reference to railway passenger services includes a reference to bus substitution services required to be provided in place of any such services; F28. . ..
F2Words in the sidenote to s. 76 substituted (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 227, Sch. 22 para. 8(9); S.I. 2001/57, art. 3(1), Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to savings and transitional provisions in Sch. 2 Pt. II)
F3Words in s. 76(1) substituted (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 227, Sch. 22 para. 8(2); S.I. 2001/57, art. 3(1), Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to savings and transitional provisions in Sch. 2 Pt. II)
F4S. 76(1)(a) substituted (29.7.2003) by 2000 c. 38, ss. 228(2), 275(1); S.I. 2003/1694, art. 2
F5Words in s. 76(2) substituted (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 227, Sch. 22 para. 8(3); S.I. 2001/57, art. 3(1), Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to savings and transitional provisions in Sch. 2 Pt. II)
F6Words in s. 76 substituted (24.7.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 1, 60, Sch. 1 para. 32(1); S.I. 2005/1909, art. 2, Sch.
F7S. 76(2A) inserted (24.7.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 21, 60, Sch. 6 para. 5; S.I. 2005/1909, art. 2, Sch.
F8S. 76(3) repealed (24.7.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 59, 60, Sch. 13 Pt. 1 (with s. 14(4)(5), Sch. 11 para. 11(2)); S.I. 2005/1909, art. 2, Sch.
F9Words in s. 76(4) substituted (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 227, Sch. 22 para. 8(5)(a); S.I. 2001/57, art. 3(1), Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to savings and transitional provisions in Sch. 2 Pt. II)
F10Words in s. 76(4) substituted (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 227, Sch. 22 para. 8(5)(b); S.I. 2001/57, art. 3(1), Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to savings and transitional provisions in Sch. 2 Pt. II)
F11Words in s. 76(4) substituted (1.12.2006 for certain purposes and otherwise prosp.) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 1, 60, Sch. 1 para. 32(2); S.I. 2006/2911, art. 2, Sch. (subject to the transitional and saving provisions in arts. 3-7)
F12Words in s. 76(5) substituted (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 227, Sch. 22 para. 8(6); S.I. 2001/57, art. 3(1), Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to savings and transitional provisions in Sch. 2 Pt. II)
F13Words in s. 76(5)(b) inserted (29.7.2003) by 2000 c. 38, ss. 228(3)(a), 275(1); S.I. 2003/1694, art. 2
F14Words in s. 76(5) substituted (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 216, Sch. 17 para. 20(3); S.I. 2001/57, art. 3(1), Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to savings and transitional provisions in Sch. 2 Pt. II)
F15Word in s. 76(5) substituted (24.7.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 1, 60, Sch. 1 para. 32(3)(a); S.I. 2005/1909, art. 2, Sch.
F16Word in s. 76(5) substituted (24.7.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 1, 60, Sch. 1 para. 32(3)(b); S.I. 2005/1909, art. 2, Sch.
F17S. 76(5A) inserted (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 216, Sch. 17 para. 20(4); S.I. 2001/57, art. 3(1), Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to savings and transitional provisions in Sch. 2 Pt. II)
F18Words in s. 76 substituted (5.7.2004) by Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003 (c. 20), ss. 16, 120, {Sch. 2 para. 3(a) Table}; S.I. 2004/827, art. 4(g)
F19Words in s. 76(5A) substituted (5.7.2004) by Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003 (c. 20), ss. 16, 120, Sch. 2 para. 15; S.I. 2004/827, art. 4(g)
F20Word in s. 76 substituted (5.7.2004) by Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003 (c. 20), ss. 16, 120, {Sch. 2 para. 3(b) Table}; S.I. 2004/827, art. 4(g)
F21Word in s. 76 substituted (5.7.2004) by Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003 (c. 20), ss. 16, 120, {Sch. 2 para. 3(c) Table}; S.I. 2004/827, art. 4(g)
F22Words in s. 76(6) substituted (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 227, Sch. 22 para. 8(7); S.I. 2001/57, art. 3(1), Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to savings and transitional provisions in Sch. 2 Pt. II)
F23Words in s. 76(6)(a) repealed (24.7.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 1, 59, 60, Sch. 1 para. 32(4), Sch. 13 Pt. 1 (with s. 14(4)(5), Sch. 11 para. 11(2)); S.I. 2005/1909, art. 2, Sch.
F24Words in s. 76(7) substituted (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 227, Sch. 22 para. 8(8)(a); S.I. 2001/57, art. 3(1), Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to savings and transitional provisions in Sch. 2 Pt. II)
F25Words in s. 76(7) substituted (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 227, Sch. 22 para. 8(8)(b); S.I. 2001/57, art. 3(1), Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to savings and transitional provisions in Sch. 2 Pt. II)
F26S. 76(7A)-(7C) inserted (29.7.2003) by 2000 c. 38, ss. 228(4), 275(1); S.I. 2003/1694, art. 2
F27S. 76(8) repealed (24.7.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 1, 59, 60, Sch. 1 para. 32(5), Sch. 13 Pt. 1 (with s. 14(4)(5), Sch. 11 para. 11(2)); S.I. 2005/1909, art. 2, Sch.
F28Words in s. 76(9) repealed (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 274, Sch. 31 Pt. IV; S.I. 2001/57, art. 3(1), Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to savings and transitional provisions in Sch. 2 Pt. II)
C1S. 76 excluded (30.11.2000) by 2000 c. 38, s. 253, Sch. 28 para. 10
C2Ss. 76, 77 applied (1.4.1994) by 1993 c. 43, ss. 47(2)(d)(4)(d), 152(2), 154(2), Sch. 13 para. 3(2) (modifying 1985 c. 67, s. 123); S.I. 1994/571, art. 5
C3S. 76 applied (with modifications) (29.7.2003) by The Merseyrail Electrics Network Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1696), art. 3
C4S. 76(5) applied (with modifications) (28.11.2005) by The Railway (Licensing of Railway Undertakings) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/3050), reg. 17
C5S. 7(6)(a): certain functions made exercisable by the Scottish Ministers concurrently with the Minister concerned (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1(1), 3, Sch. 2; S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
[F2976ADelegation of duties under section 76(7A)E+W+S
(6)In subsection (5) “enactment” includes an enactment comprised in an Act of the Scottish Parliament.]
F29S. 76A inserted (24.7.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 20, 60; S.I. 2005/1909, art. 2, Sch.
77 General duties of [F30Rail Passengers’ Committees].E+W+S
F30Words in the sidenote to s. 77 substituted (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 227, Sch. 22 para. 9(10); S.I. 2001/57, art. 3(1), Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to savings and transitional provisions in Sch. 2 Pt. II)
F31S.77 repealed (24.7.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 59, 60, Sch. 13 Pt. 1 (with s. 14(4)(5)); S.I. 2005/1909 {art. 2}, Sch.
F32S. 78(1)-(4)(6)(7) repealed (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 274, Sch. 31 Pt. IV; S.I. 2001/57, art. 3(1), Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to savings and transitional provisions in Sch. 2 Pt. II)
79 Annual reports by the [F33Rail Passengers’ Council and the Rail Passengers’ Committees].E+W+S
F33Words in the sidenote to s. 79 substituted (1.2.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 227, Sch. 22 para. 10(7); S.I. 2001/57, art. 3(1), Sch. 2 Pt. I (subject to savings and transitional provisions in Sch. 2 Pt. II)
F34S. 79 repealed (24.7.2005) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 59, 60, Sch. 13 Pt. 1 (with s. 14(4)(5)); S.I. 2005/1909, art. 2, Sch.