Railway License

As stated in section 23 of the Railways Act 1991, the Minister shall approve and issue a license to operate a railway upon a submission by the applicant on a draft license document which contains the following information as specified by the Director General (where applicable):

	Provison of railway services and type of railway system to be operated
	Passenger services
	Goods services
	Transporter services
	Ancillary services and facilities
	Usage by other company or person of licensee’s railway tracks
	Publication of terms and conditions of carriage
	Maintenance of railways and railway premises
	Disruption of railway service
	Opening and closure of railway stations
	Closure of railway routes
	Consumer affairs
	Payment of fees
	Compliance with provisions of the Act and regulations
	Review and amendment
	Renewal
	Exceptions and limitations on obligatons

To date, the department has issued 7 railway licenses for various types of rail operations and the license is, subject to, and valid upon the receipt of annual fee payment. The quantum of the fees and license conditions are subject to revisions from time to time based upon necessity and the approval of the Minister.