This document establishes the legal framework and regulatory authorization for the operation of the Peak Rail Light Railway. The text is a formal statutory instrument issued by the British government, detailing the specific powers granted to the railway operator to construct, maintain, and manage rail infrastructure within the designated geographical area. It serves as the foundational legal mandate for the railway's existence and operational scope.

This document is a primary source used by legal professionals and railway historians to verify the regulatory history of the Peak Rail line. Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose, which is characteristic of formal British statutory instruments.