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.
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.
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In the media
East West Rail announces dates of latest information events
Nine drop-in events are being held in May ahead of the statutory consultation process which starts in June.
East West Rail’s potential ‘perfectly illustrated’ by huge success of reopened Scottish railway
Borders Railway provides the blueprint for EWR in terms of the regeneration it has delivered.
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.
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.
Latest stories
10.04.24
Beth West | Announcement
27.03.24
Nine community conversation events scheduled ahead of first stage of statutory consultation
18.03.24
East West Rail’s potential perfectly illustrated by success of reopened railway
12.03.24
Oxford to Bedford services accelerated as part of Spring Budget investment
07.03.24
East West Rail connects Oxford and Bletchley for the first time in 50 years
22.02.24