Network Rail are going to run a consultation into phase 2 of the East West Rail Project following a number of changes to the proposals. Source: Network Rail The third
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Report identifies possible options for East West Rail settlements
A new town could be created in Bassingbourn as part of proposals published in a report commissioned by the National Infrastructure Commission. Click here for the article
Continue reading »East West Railway company launched
The Department for Transport has launched the East West Railway company at Bletchley Park which will oversee the construction of a railway line between Oxford and Cambridge. It is a non-departmental
Continue reading »Government announces support for rail schemes
The government has announced a new strategy for rail that suggests support to restore railway lines and stations from the government. The strategic vision for rail has made reference to
Continue reading »NIC calls for Addenbrookes and EWR
A report from the National Infrastructure Commission has proposed that funding should be focused on transport connections serving Oxford, Cambridge and Milton Keynes. This includes focusing on Addenbrookes railway station
Continue reading »Electrification removed from EWR
Rail Technology Magazine has interviewed the East West Rail head of assurance over the removal of electrification from the East West Rail project. Click here for the article
Continue reading »Interchange between EWR and ECML proposed at Tempsford
A new railway station could be created at Tempsford as part of work to integrate the East West Railway line into the East Coast Mainline. There are a number of
Continue reading »New location proposed for Wixams
The proposed railway station on the Midland Mainline serving the Wixams development could be moved further north towards Bedford as part of work to accomodate the East West Railway line,
Continue reading »Bicester Village rail arrivals triple as team wins award
The proportion of people using the train to travel to Bicester Village has tripled from 3% to more than 10% since the opening of the railway line between London Marylebone
Continue reading »East West Rail consultation launched
The views of residents, businesses and passengers are being sought on the next stage of plans to continue the transformation of cross country rail services in Britain. The consultation on
Continue reading »Winslow expected to be approved
The proposed railway station at Winslow on the East West railway line was set to be approved today at the local District Council planning committee. Click here for the article
Continue reading »Cowley branch promoted as part of Oxford Council bid
The Cowley branch has been promoted as part of proposals to improve transport around Oxford as part of developments along the Oxford – Cambridge corridor. Click here for the article
Continue reading »Fourteen years until Ipswich to Oxford trains run
At a regional rail conference, delegates have been told that trains are unlikely to be running between Ipswich and Oxford until 2031. Click here for the article
Continue reading ȣ110m committed to East West Rail in Autumn Statement
The government has announced £110m of funding for an east-west rail link between Oxford and Cambridge, including a link between Milton Keynes and Aylesbury. In the Autumn Statement, the chancellor said
Continue reading »Government confirms support for East West Rail
Chris Grayling has confirmed government support for East West Rail during a speech, promising a commitment for the funding and a revised timetable for delivery by January 2017. Click here
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