An update to Bedford councillors has confirmed progress is being made on the proposed railway station at Wixams. Following discussions with the Department for Transport, Network Rail are taking forward
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Government to confirm East West Rail route in May
The route of the East West Railway line between Bedford and Cambridge is to be confirmed in May. It was announced as part of the Spring 2023 Budget. Source: BBC
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Luton DART launches in March
The forthcoming driverless railway serving Luton Airport is set to open to the public on 10 March to a limited operating day of four hours. Feedback will be sought from
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Wixams planning permission granted
Planning permission has been granted to deliver a new railway station on the Midland Mainline south of Bedford. The proposed station at Wixams will receive a contribution of £26m from
Continue reading Funding allocated to Cowley Full Business Case
Oxford City Council have approved the allocation of £4.56m towards the detailed design works required to restore passenger train services on the Cowley railway line. The proposal will include two
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Luton DART opening date slips
The opening date for the new transit system that will link Luton Airport to the railway station is expected to be announced in early 2023. The Chief Executive Officer of
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Wixams enabling works start
The mayor of Bedford Borough visited the site of the proposed railway station at Wixams. Geotechnical surveys are ongoing and a programme for ecology works has commenced, which will involve
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Council budget includes funding for Oxfordshire rail enhancements study
£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
Continue reading 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
Continue reading 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
Continue reading 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
Continue reading 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
Continue reading 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
Continue reading 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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