Outlines the procedures involved in applying for a Transport and Works Act order.
Updates to this page
30 October 2026 Guidance updated following the introduction of reforms made by the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025.
Guidance updated following the introduction of reforms made by the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025.
18 February 2026 Updated to reflect changes following the introduction of the Planning and Infrastructure Act.
Updated to reflect changes following the introduction of the Planning and Infrastructure Act.
14 July 2023 The guidance has been updated to reflect that Transport and Works Act orders can now be submitted electronically.
The guidance has been updated to reflect that Transport and Works Act orders can now be submitted electronically.
26 November 2013 Transport and Works Act orders guide updated to 2013 version.
Transport and Works Act orders guide updated to 2013 version.
24 August 2006 First published.
Documents
Transport and Works Act orders: a brief guide
Transport and Works Act orders: good practice tips for applicants
Details
An order made under the Transport and Works Act 1992 (TWA) is the usual way of authorising a new railway or tramway scheme in England and Wales. Other types of scheme that can be authorised by TWA orders are described in this guide.
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