4. Sections 188 to 249 shall apply to all railways in course of construction by the Gouvernement du Québec, and the property of Québec, insofar as they are not inconsistent with the charter; to all railways which have been or which may be constructed, under the authority of any charter granted by the Legislature or the Gouvernement du Québec; and to all companies incorporated for their construction and working; subject always to any provisions hereinafter made as to the application of any provision of this act to any railway, or as to the time from which it is to be held as so applying.
R. S. 1964, c. 290, s. 4; 1977, c. 5, s. 14.