THE RAILWAYS ACT, 1989 – Chapter V – Section 26

26. Re-opening of Closed Railway

When the Central Government has, under section 25, directed the closure of a Railway or the discontinuance of the use of any rolling stock:-

(a) The Railway shall not be re-opened for the public carriage of passengers until it has been inspected by the Commissioner and its re-opening is sanctioned in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter; and
(b) The rolling stock shall not be used until it has been inspected by the Commissioner and its re-use is sanctioned in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.

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