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 Transport for Greater Manchester (Light Rapid Transit System) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order (“the Order”).

The Order was applied for by Transport for Greater Manchester, 2 Piccadilly Place, Manchester M1 3BG. It will repeal certain statutory provisions which relate to construction and operation of the Manchester Metrolink system and confer new powers in relation to tramroad level crossings. Copies of the Order, once made, may be obtained from the Stationery Officer 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 16 April 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