Power to close or limit use of railways
11 Power to close or limit use of railways
The Rail Commissioner may, subject to the approval of the Minister—
close a railway temporarily or permanently; or
limit the use of a railway temporarily or permanently, for the purposes of railway operations carried out by the Commissioner.
The Rail Commissioner may, in order to give effect to a closure or limitation under this section, give directions to a rail transport operator who uses the railway.
A rail transport operator must not contravene a direction under subsection (2).
Maximum penalty: $50 000.
No liability is incurred by the Crown or the Rail Commissioner as a result of the exercise of powers under this section.
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