Section 1. This Act may be called "The Railway Act Amendment Act, 1871:"

1. This Act may be called "The Railway Act Amendment Act, 1871:" It shall be read with, and taken as part of, the said Act No. XVIII of 1854 (relating to Railways in India) and Act No. XIII of 1870 (to apply the provisions of Act No. XVIII of 1854 to Railways belonging to, or worked by, Government); and it shall come into force on the passing thereof.