2. Sections 5 to 187 shall apply to every railway constructed or to be hereafter constructed, whether operated or to be operated by steam, electricity or other power, and, insofar as they are applicable to such undertaking, and unless they are expressly varied or excepted by the charter, shall be incorporated with the charter, form part thereof, and be construed accordingly.
R. S. 1964, c. 290, s. 2.