£250k could be allocated towards a study into Oxfordshire railway schemes including Cowley, Wantage/Grove and Witney/Carterton if Councillors approve the Oxfordshire County Council 22/23 budget next week. Click here for
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Aylesbury spur petition to be presented to parliament
A petition calling for East West Rail to serve Aylesbury is to be presented to parliament after 2,000 signatures were collected. Click here for the article
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Preferred Wixams design revealed
The design of the station building for the proposed station at Wixams has been shared ahead of the expected submission of a planning application. The station would be located south
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Platform construction starts at Winslow
More than 500 precast concrete units are being installed at the site of the railway station under construction at Winslow on the East West Railway. They are being craned into
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Further work starts to support Cowley branch services
Network Rail has started work that will contribute towards the business case that will be used to restore regular passenger services on the Cowley railway line south of Oxford. Click
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Oxfordshire Rail Strategy backs new rail infrastructure
The Oxfordshire Rail Corridor Study has looked into how rail can support growth in jobs and housing in Oxfordshire. The study recommend restoring passenger trains on the Cowley branch line
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Stronger economic case needed for East West Rail Aylesbury link
The Transport Minister has advised that the economic case for the Aylesbury spur of the East West Rail line needs to be strengthened if it is to be successful. The
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Concerns raised at East West Rail impact near St Neots
A council meeting has raised concerns about the structures required to cross land east of St Neots. Dependent on the alignment chosen, there could be two viaducts required to ensure
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MP raises Aylesbury spur for East West Rail in parliament
The MP for Aylesbury has raised the case for the Aylesbury spur of East West Rail in parliament. The link would enable trains to travel north out of Aylesbury towards
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East West Rail plans challenged by stakeholders
Proposals by East West Rail to serve Cambridge have been challenged by stakeholders. The route being proposed is an approach from the south, which has been criticised for impacting too
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Luton DART fly through video shows progress
Luton Council have shared an updated fly through of the Luton Airport DART route showing the progress on construction. The fit out of Luton Airport station appears to be well
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Consultation into East West Rail opens
A consultation has opened into East West Rail covering the railway operations and infrastructure proposals for the majority of the route between Oxford and Cambridge. The route has been split
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Wixams moves to the next stage
Work on the proposed railway station at Wixams has moved to the next stage as stakeholders try to meet a deadline for developer contributions. It is understood that the location,
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Oxford-Witney corridor bid put forward for Restoring Your Railways – Ideas fund
A bid for the Carterton-Witney-Oxford corridor is to be submitted to round 3 of the Restoring Your Railways – Ideas Fund, which closes on 5 March. Click here for the
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Fly through video released for Luton DART
Luton Council have released a fly through video of the Luton DART route. The cable hauled propulsion system is expected to open in 2022 Construction of the pioneering Luton DART
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