This order establishes the legal commencement date for the enforcement of penalty fares on specific British Railways services. The document is issued by the government of Great Britain to provide the necessary statutory authority for the implementation of the British Railways (Penalty Fares) Act 1989. It serves as a formal administrative instrument to activate the regulatory framework governing fare evasion and penalty charges within the national rail network.

Legal professionals and transport historians utilize this document as a primary source for tracking the legislative history of UK rail enforcement. It is recognized as a standard administrative order that provides the necessary technical activation for statutory compliance.