East West Rail consultation begins
The Department for Transport has opened a consultation on plans for the East West Rail project, giving people ten weeks to input their views.
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Watch: First train completes journey over East West Rail between Oxford and Milton Keynes
Monday, 21st October was a cause for celebration on the East West Rail project that will ultimately link Oxford and Cambridge
East West Rail completes tracklaying between Oxford and Bletchley
For the first time in 50 years Oxford and Bletchley are linked by rail as part of East West Rail which will eventually continue to Cambridge.
NAO finds Government must align Cambridge growth plans with East West Rail plans
To maximise economic benefits of East West Rail the Government must ensure growth plans for Cambridge are aligned with its investment in the line.
Regulator reveals rail industry continues to recover from the pandemic
Rail industry shows encouraging signs of recovery as journeys increase 40% on last year.
Earthworks at Calvert for East West Rail over HS2 completed
Earthworks near Calvert to carry East West Rail over HS2 have been completed, which will now enable the East West Rail Alliance to start laying track.
Oxfordshire station set for nine day track overhaul
Passenger are reminded to check before they travel due to nine days of disruptions due to improvement work at Oxford Station.
Services between Coventry, Leamington and Oxford set for disruption
Train services between Coventry and Leamington Spa, and between Heyford and Oxford, will be disrupted from 29th July until 6th August.
Network Rail’s Suppliers Commit to Science-Based Emissions Targets
Network Rail takes a significant step forward in creating a greener and more sustainable railway network.
Statement from Mark Harper updates Parliament on Oxford-Cambridge East West Rail
Mark Harper has made a written statement to Parliament about East West Rail, a project to improve connectivity in the Oxford-Cambridge region