East West Rail

The new rail line connecting Oxford and Cambridge and unlocking an “once in a generation” economic opportunity has received £760m of funding from the Department for Transport.

The funds will be used to lay track along a disused line between Bicester and Bletchley – and services could begin as early as 2025 with the wider project aiming to be completed by the end of 2030. This part of the project is set to create 1,500 jobs.

Simon Blanchflower, Chief Executive Officer at East West Rail and speaker at the East West Rail: Driving Economic Growth Event, said: “We are delighted that the Government has shown a big commitment to East West Rail and the Oxford Cambridge Arc with today’s investment decision. This funding will enable us to get on with the construction work that will connect communities who live on the East West Rail link. We are committed to improving connectivity across the Arc and fully recognise our responsibility to ensure that it is delivered in a way that minimises disruption, supports the regional economy, maximises benefits and supports jobs across the region.”

The works include a new train station at Winslow and upgrades at a number of others including Bletchley.

You can register for the East West Rail: Driving Economic Growth Event here: https://www.built-environment-networking.com/event/east-west-rail/