@everylaststation.bsky.social just wants to be able to get a train to Winslow! But what's the hold up? That's the £1m question....
#EastWestRail

Don't miss our 500th issue! We also feature a Tardis at a #Cambridge church, talk to Millers Music about its changes, explore autonomous vehicle plan for Wellcome Genome Campus & explore why #EastWestRail full business case is in the sidings. Plus: 27ft Knife Angel to visit

East West Rail could reshape Bedford’s future but debate continues over local impact - Bedford Independent East West Rail plans could transform Bedford’s economy, but concerns over traffic, housing impact and delivery continue to shape...

As plans move forward, the debate in Bedford is no longer just about what the railway could bring. It is about how those benefits are delivered, and at what cost to the communities most directly affected...

#Bedford #BedfordNews #EWR #Transport #Rail #EastWestRail #OxCamArc

The residents of Cambourne deserve far better than this Me moaning about ugly building designs again. But it’s not all bad news! There are at least 12 Cambourne-specific documents in the pile of Greater Cambridge Local Plan documents. Residents ne…

Re #EastWestRail Consultation, I wrote about the proposals for a new station at Cambourne - and the miserable-looking Station Square buildings. . cambridgetownowl.com/2025/10/28/t...

Rumour is that #eastwestrail have agreed to build an underpass at #Bicester #LondonRoad. This is massive news for accessibility. Usual rail infrastructure would have been a high and inaccessible bridge.

Final route-wide consultation on East West Rail to begin It will shape final design of Oxford-Cambridge line.

The final route-wide consultation on #EastWestRail is about to begin

www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/final-r...

Cambridge Independent 8-4-26 front page

In this week's @cambridgeindy.bsky.social parking permit confusion in #Cambridge, new #EastWestRail consultation, taxi vandalism concerns, the #Cambridge engineer involved in mission to Moon, residents debate Hughes Hall plans & parties launch their election campaigns

Public urged to have their say as East West Rail enters final route-wide consultation stage - Bedford Independent Bedfordians will have their final say on the latest designs for the East West Rail link this month, one of the biggest infrastructure...

Local councillors have urged Bedfordians to make their views known at the public consultations...

#Bedford #BedfordNews #EastWestRail #Consultation

Council unanimously opposes East West Rail's car park relocation plans - Bedford Independent Bedford Borough Council has unanimously supported a motion by local councillors to oppose the relocation of a multi-storey car park at...

The relocation would see the car park moved from Ashburnham Road to Ford End Road...

#Bedford #BedfordNews #EastWestRail

Oxfordshire trains resume after eight-day closure Train services through Oxford are operating as normal this morning following the successful completion of works to replace the Botley Rail Bridge.

Oxfordshire trains resume after eight-day closure www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/trains-through-o... #botley #EastWestRail #NetworkRail #oxford #oxfordshire

Bridge survey work in Milton Keynes to cause seven day road closure This month will see a seven-day closure of a road in Bletchley while surveys are carried out on a bridge ahead of its rebuild.

This month will see a seven-day closure of a road in Bletchley while surveys are carried out on a bridge ahead of its rebuild. www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/bridge-survey-wo... #bletchley #EastWestRail #MiltonKeynes #NetworkRail

Plus: High alert for ambulance service, how #EastWestRail was nearly cancelled, @philrodgers.co.uk on a year in #Cambridge politics, Tiger Pass, Mackays move, 5600-home Hartree update, flying taxis, Beehive reaction, River Cam lock update & top 10 board games for Christmas

🚨 Latest Video 🚨 Looking at the recently released update to the East West Rail proposal for a new railway between Oxford and Cambridge
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It's because the Conservatives are more bothered about stopping the #EastWestRail route (originally proposed by Tories) going through the farmland of north Bedfordshire that they refuse to investigate how to effectively stop people's homes being demolished.

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Motion makes clear to maximise the chances of making a case that will be listened to by a Government committed to building #EastWestRail, that any response to planning consultation about EWR on behalf of Bedford council shouldn't oppose the route, but should oppose all demolition of homes. 2/2

East West Rail publishes You Said, We Did – Autumn Update - Advanced Oxford East West Rail’s You Said We Did Autumn Update outlines design progress, key decisions and next steps informed by public feedback.

East West Rail has published its You Said, We Did – Autumn Update.

The update highlights how community feedback is shaping the project and why the railway matters for our region’s innovation economy.

Read our article:
www.advancedoxford.com/east-west-ra...

#Oxfordshire #Innovation #EastWestRail

We joined a Parliamentary Reception on Monday hosted by Emily Darlington MP, with contributions from Heidi Alexander, Secretary of State for Transport, and David Hughes, Chief Executive of East West Rail.

#Oxfordshire #Innovation #EastWestRail #Connectivity

Five verdicts on East West Rail plans for new Cambridge East station The multi-billion pound project aims to connect Cambridge and Oxford.

Here are some verdicts on the latest #EastWestRail proposals for a new #Cambridge East railway station and another entrance for the main station

www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/six-ver...

Cambridge Independent front page November 19-25, 2025

In this week's @cambridgeindy.bsky.social - updated
#EastWestRail plans inc a new #Cambridge East station. How
The Crown Estate hopes to transform Business Park for entire community. And consultation starts on £80m regeneration of North Cambridge. Plus Big Switch On pic special

New Cambridge East station proposed as part of East West Rail A new eastern entrance to the Cambridge’s central station is also proposed.

New #Cambridge East station proposed as part of #EastWestRail

www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/new-sta...

Why the brakes have been put on East West Rail statutory consultation The railway line will connect Oxford and Cambridge.

Why the brakes have been put on the #EastWestRail statutory consultation

www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/why-the...

Cambridge Independent November 5-11, 2025, front page

In @cambridgeindy.bsky.social, a petition to save @arthurrankhospice.bsky.social beds goes to No 10, campaigners to fight on after Christ's College library approval, why #EastWestRail consultation is on ice, the Remembrance display approved by 99-year-old veteran & guide to #CambsB2B South

Such good news. I remember back in the Twitter days .. erm .. let's just say things were different then #EastWestRail

London Northwestern Railway completes upgrades at Bletchley depot London Northwestern Railway (LNR) has revealed that it has reached a major milestone in the introduction of one of Britain’s newest train fleets.

It also hosts the trains which will operate on the East West Rail route between Oxford and Milton Keynes. www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/09/london-northwest... #bletchley #class_150 #DepartmentForTransport #EastWestRail #london

New Walkway at Oxford Station Opens to the Public Work on Botley Road walkway hits milestone The post New Walkway at Oxford Station Opens to the Public first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

#AccessforAll #Cycle #EastWestRail #Infrastructure

New Walkway at Oxford Station Opens to the Public Work on Botley Road walkway hits milestone The post New Walkway at Oxford Station Opens to the Public first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

#AccessforAll #Cycle #EastWestRail #Infrastructure

New Walkway at Oxford Station Opens to the Public Work on Botley Road walkway hits milestone The post New Walkway at Oxford Station Opens to the Public first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

#AccessforAll #Cycle #EastWestRail #Infrastructure

New Walkway at Oxford Station Opens to the Public Work on Botley Road walkway hits milestone

“We’re pleased to have achieved this milestone which will greatly improve access for everyone at Botley Road in Oxford. www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/09/new-walkway-at-o... #AccessForAll #cycle #EastWestRail #NetworkRail #oxford

Letters: Why is EWR's route through Bedford still being considered? - Bedford Independent Why on earth is the route through Bedford Station still being considered?If they intend to increase Wixam Station to four platforms...

Letters: "Why on earth is the [East West Rail] route through Bedford Station still being considered?"...

#Bedford #BedfordNews #EastWestRail

Shock as a further 10 Bedford properties could be demolished as EWR unveils "design changes" - Bedford Independent Bedford Borough Council, the local MP and campaigners have reacted with shock at the news that a further 10 properties on Ashburnham...

Campaigners, councillors and the local MP have reacted in shock to the news that an additional 10 properties on Ashburnham Road, including Dom Polski, could be demolished by East West Rail to make way for a new station...

#Bedford #BedfordNews #EastWestRail