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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Category: East West Rail
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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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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Councillors speak out over impact of East West Rail on Bedford
Councillors have raised concerns about the impact of freight trains on Bedford if East West Rail was routed through Bedford railway station, which is being lobbied for by some stakeholders.
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MP calls for East West Rail Aylesbury spur to be approved
Welcoming the recent announcement regarding funding for East West Rail, the MP for Aylesbury Rob Butler has emphasised the importance of the spur to Aylesbury, which was not included in
Continue readingDfT confirms EWR and Ashington reopening funding
The Department for Transport has confirmed funding towards two rail projects. £760m will reopen the railway line between Bicester and Bletchley with a new railway station at Winslow. By 2025,
Continue readingEnvironmental surveys begin on EWR
New environmental surveys are being initiated by East West Rail as part of the next stage of the design process. The eleven types of surveys will take place throughout 2021.
Continue readingCovid-19 enhances East West Rail case
The chairman of East West Rail has told a conference that the business case for East West Rail has strengthened through the pandemic. The industries supported on the arc between
Continue readingEWR Phase 2 approved
Network Rail are set to begin work on phase 2 of East West Rail after the Secretary of State for Transport approved the Transport and Works Act order application. Once
Continue readingBedford-Cambridge preferred route confirmed
East West Rail Company has announced the preferred route option for the central section between Bedford and Cambridge. The preferred route will serve Bedford and head east through the Sandy/St
Continue readingBedford Council launches rail investment strategy
A railway station at the Wixams and East West Rail have been mentioned in the newly launched Rail Investment Strategy for Bedford Borough Council. A station at the Wixams would
Continue readingEWR Bedford – Cambridge gains NSIP designation
Businesses between Bedford and Cambridge were celebrating today, as Government declared their section of the East West Rail Project a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP). This means that following comprehensive
Continue readingStakeholders feedback on East West Rail central section options
A number of stakeholders have contributed feedback with regards to the East West Rail central section between Bedford and Cambridge. Five options have been shared in the public domain. Concerns
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