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Interpretation of expressions used in Part III.
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52.—In this Part of this Act—
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the word “charges” includes rates, fares, tolls, dues, and other charges;
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the word “rates” means rates and other charges in connection with the carriage of merchandise;
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the word “fares” means fares and other charges in connection with the conveyance of passengers and their luggage;
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the word “modifications” in relation to charges includes modifications whether by way of decrease or of increase, and the word “modify” and other cognate words shall be construed accordingly;
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the word “merchandise” includes goods, minerals, live-stock, and animals of all descriptions;
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the expression “exceptional charges” means charges below the standard charges, and includes special charges continued subject to adjustment under the provisions of this Part of this Act, and the expressions “exceptional rates” and “exceptional fares” shall be construed accordingly;
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the word “conditions” includes regulations;
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the expression “railway rates and charges orders” means provisional orders fixing maximum rates and charges applicable to a railway company and made and confirmed by the United Kingdom Parliament in pursuance of section 24 of the Railway and Canal Traffic Act, 1888;
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the expression “the appointed day” means the day fixed by the railway tribunal as the appointed day on which the schedules of standard charges settled by them are to come into operation;
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the expression “standard charges” means the charges fixed by the schedules of standard charges settled by the railway tribunal under this Part of this Act;
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the word “prescribed” means prescribed by the railway tribunal.
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Adjustment of Charges to Revenue.
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