The Secretary of State for Transport gives notice under section 14(1)(b) and (2A) of the Transport and Works Act 1992 (“the Act”) that he has determined under section 13(1) of the Act to make with modifications the Network Rail (Seaham Level Crossing) Order (“the Order”).

The Order was applied for by Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9AG. It will authorise the stopping up of the Seaham level crossing and the compulsory acquisition and temporary use of land in connection with the provision of a right of way to replace the level crossing. Copies of the Order, once made, may be obtained from the Stationery Office or through booksellers.

The Secretary of State has, pursuant to section 14(1)(a) of the Act, given notice of his determination by way of a decision letter dated 27 February 2013, copies of which may be obtained from the TWA Orders Unit, Department for Transport, General Counsel’s Office, Zone 1/18, Great Minster House, 33 Horseferry Road, London, SW1P 4DR. That letter gives the reasons for the determination and the considerations upon which it is based; information about the public participation process; and information regarding the right to challenge the validity of the determination and the procedures for doing so.

Martin Woods, Head of the TWA Orders Unit, General Counsel’s Office, Department for Transport, Great Minster House, 33 Horseferry Road, London SW1P 4DR.