British Electric Traction then withdrew their scheme, but offered to run the Corporation's system for them, an offer which was declined. They were probably the first Council to apply for powers for a tramway using the provisions of the Light Railways Act 1896, rather than the Tramways Act 1870. A hearing took place in Doncaster in February 1899, at which the Great Northern Railway objected to a level crossing with their line from London to Edinburgh.
British Electric Traction eventually withdrew its proposal but suggested taking over the Corporation's system instead. This offer was declined. They possibly sought tramway permissions under the Light Railways Act 1896 rather than the Tramways Act 1870. A hearing took place in Doncaster in February 1899, where the Great Northern Railway objected to a crossing with their line from London to Edinburgh.