East West Rail will make it easier to reach the things that matter most.

From connecting people with jobs and education to simply seeing friends and family, East West Rail will help communities flourish sustainably. Click below to find out more about the benefits East West Rail could bring to your community.

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71% of people support an east-west public transport connection

East West Rail will unlock opportunity for the region and beyond. This potential is demonstrated by the high level of support from local businesses, people and authorities.

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Creating a sustainable future

As one of the UK’s largest proposed railway projects, we know we have a responsibility to tackle the environmental challenges faced by us all. To help navigate our ambitions, we’ve set clear environmental goals which align with domestic and global priorities – including the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Learn about our environmental principles

East West Rail’s potential perfectly illustrated by success of reopened railway

The success of Borders Railway demonstrates how EWR can create a huge positive legacy for the Oxford to Cambridge region, as highlighted at the recent Transport Select Committee hearing.

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What you've been asking us

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In the media

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Business leaders welcome plans to fast-track East West Rail’s Bedford to Oxford services

News that works on the Bletchley to Bedford section of EWR will be brought forward has been hailed by business groups.

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Rail project connects Oxford with Bletchley for first time in 50 years

The final section of track connecting Bicester and Bletchley has been laid as part of the East West Rail project to improve rail connectivity between Cambridge and Oxford.

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East West Rail will connect two of UK's most beautiful cities

EWR will provide a vital new link for hundreds of thousands of people, cut journey times and provide an economic boom.

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75 per cent of people in Bedford support East West Rail, new survey shows

Poll shows a huge number of people in Bedford believe a project like EWR will bring many benefits.

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Leadership is key to success for large scale rail projects

EWR Co Chief Executive, Beth West, helps explain why smart leadership and top teamwork is essential for the success of large rail projects.

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East West Rail track-laying between Bicester and Bletchley nears completion

Once open, the new line will connect Oxford to Milton Keynes for the first time in over 50 years.