About this Consultation

• Geographically based webinars

  Please visit our webinars page to access links to future webinars and recordings of previous webinars. 

  Visit our webinars page.

   

• Customer Experience and Railway Operations webinars

  Please visit our webinars page to access links to future webinars and recordings of previous webinars. 

  Visit our webinars page.

   

• Live chat public events

  We will be holding weekly, two-hour live chat sessions where members of the public will be able to engage with the EWR Co project team to ask questions. All you need to do is visit any of our virtual consultation rooms and open the chat box function on the screen to chat directly to a member of the East West Rail team. The chat box appears in the bottom corner in a blue speech bubble, as shown below.

  

  Please note: Depending on your security permissions, you may need to disable pop ups in order to see and use the tool. 

   

  Public live chat week 1: Tuesday 13 April, 2pm - 4pm

  Public live chat week 3: Wednesday 21 April, 10am - 12pm

  Public live chat week 3: Saturday 24 April, 2pm - 4pm*

  Public live chat week 4: Monday 26 April, 10am - 12pm

  Public live chat week 5: Tuesday 4 May, 6pm - 8pm

  Public live chat week 5: Wednesday 5 May: 6pm-8pm (new)

  Public live chat week 6: Thursday 13 May, 10am - 12pm

  Public live chat week 6: Saturday 15 May, 11am-1pm (new)

  Public live chat week 7: Thursday 20 May, 10am - 12pm (new)

  Public live chat week 7: Saturday 22 May, 10am-12pm

  Public live chat week 8: Monday 24 May, 2pm - 4pm

  Public live chat week 8: Thursday 27 May, 6pm-8pm (new)

  Public live chat week 8: Saturday 29 May, 2pm-4pm

  Public live chat week 9: Monday 31 May, 2pm-4pm (new)

  Public live chat week 9: Tuesday 1 June. 6pm - 8pm

  Public live chat week 9: Wednesday 2 June, 6pm-8pm (new)

   

   

  *Please note that following the passing of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and in line with guidance from the Government on consultation activity over the period of national mourning, East West Railway Company (EWR Co) has rescheduled a public live chat event that was set to take place on Saturday 17 April 2pm-4pm, to Saturday 24 April 2pm-4pm.

• Presentations and videos from our events

  You can find presentations and recordings from the public events on our webinars page. 

  Recordings of our Councillor and Parish briefings and meetings can be found below. 

  Councillors and Parish Councils briefing webinars – 31 March

  • Oxford to Bletchley, briefing webinar -  Download Presentation
  • Bletchley to Bedford – Download Presentation
  • Bedford to Cambridge – Download Presentation

   

  Councillors and Parish Councils meetings – week commencing 5 April

  • Oxford and Cherwell, meeting one – Download Presentation
  • Bicester, meeting one – Watch Event  /  Download Presentation
  • Buckinghamshire, meeting one – Watch Event  /  Download Presentation
  • Bletchley, meeting one – Watch Event  /  Download Presentation
  • Central Bedfordshire west, Watch Event – Download Presentation
  • Bedford south and Bedford town, meeting one – Watch Event  /  Download Presentation
  • Bedford north, meeting one – Watch Event  /  Download Presentation
  • Cambourne, Central Bedfordshire east and Huntingdonshire, meeting one – Watch Event  /  Download Presentation
  • Cambridgeshire south, meeting one – Watch Event  /  Download Presentation
  • Cambridgeshire north, meeting one – Watch Event  /  Download Presentation

   

  Councillors and Parish Councils meetings – week commencing 24 May

  • Oxford and Cherwell, meeting two – Watch Event  /  Download Presentation
  • Bicester, meeting two – Watch Event  /  Download Presentation
  • Buckinghamshire, meeting two – Watch Event  /  Download Presentation
  • Bletchley, meeting two – Watch Event  /  Download Presentation
  • Central Bedfordshire west, meeting two – Watch Event  /  Download Presentation
  • Bedford south and Bedford town, meeting two – Watch Event  /  Download Presentation
  • Bedford north, meeting two – Watch Event  /  Download Presentation
  • Cambourne, Central Bedfordshire east and Huntingdonshire, meeting two – Watch Event  /  Download Presentation
  • Cambridgeshire south, meeting two – Watch Event   /  Download Presentation
  • Cambridgeshire north, meeting two – Watch Event   /  Download Presentation

Key Consultation Documents

• Consultation Document

  Full version

  • Consultation Document (PDF - 21MB)

   

  Chapters

  • Consultation Document - The Approach to Cambridge (PDF - 8MB)
  • Consultation Document - Customer Experience and Railway Operations (PDF - 5MB)
  • Consultation Document - Section A: Oxford to Bicester (PDF - 8.9MB)
  • Consultation Document - Section B: Bletchley and the Marston Vale Line (PDF - 9.1MB)
  • Consultation Document - Section C: Bedford (PDF - 6.5MB)
  • Consultation Document - Section D: Clapham Green to The Eversdens (PDF - 7.1MB)
  • Consultation Document - Section E: Harlton to Hauxton (PDF - 5.8MB)
  • Consultation Document - Section F: The Shelfords to Cambridge (PDF - 6.5MB)
• Consultation Technical Report

  Full version

  • Consultation Technical Report (PDF - 19.3MB)

   

  Chapters 

  • Consultation Technical Report - Chapters 1-7 (PDF - 8.1MB)
  • Consultation Technical Report - Chapters 8-12 (PDF - 8.6MB)

   

  Appendices 

  • Consultation Technical Report - Appendices A-D & F (PDF - 7MB)
  • Consultation Technical Report - Appendix E (PDF - 937KB)
• Consultation Summary
  • Consultation Summary (PDF - 2.9MB)
• Consultation Feedback Form

  Please share your views with us by filling out our online feedback form. 

  Alternatively, you can:

  • Download and print a copy of our feedback form (PDF, 70KB) and send to us at Freepost EAST WEST RAIL, or scan and send a copy to consultation@eastwestrail.co.uk 
  • Send your feedback directly to consultation@eastwestrail.co.uk
• You Said, We Did
  • You Said, We Did (PDF - 3.4MB)

Maps

• Oxford to Bicester Maps

  Interactive map

  Use this map to navigate around the Oxford to Bicester area and find out what our proposals mean for you.  You can personalise this map by using the layers tab and turning on/off our various proposals in the area.

  These maps should be viewed in conjunction with the supporting text found within the Consultation Document. 

  View the Oxford to Bicester interactive map (external).

   

  PDF maps

  The following maps are contained within our Consultation Document, and can be downloaded individually to be viewed at a larger scale. These maps should be viewed in conjunction with the supporting text found within the Consultation Document. 

  • Oxford and Oxford station (PDF)
  • Oxford Parkway station and Bicester Village station - Proposals (PDF)
  • Bicester London Road Level Crossings - Concepts Overview (PDF)
  • Bicester London Road Level Crossing - Concept 1 (PDF)
  • Bicester London Road Level Crossing - Concept 2 (PDF)
  • Bicester London Road Level Crossing - Concept 3 (PDF)
  • Bicester London Road Level Crossing - Concept 4 (PDF)
  • Bicester London Road Level Crossing - Concept 5 (PDF)
  • Bicester London Road Level Crossing - Concept 6 (PDF)
• Bletchley and Marston Vale Line Maps

  Interactive map

  Use this map to navigate around the Bletchley and Marston Vale Line area and find out what our proposals mean for you.  You can personalise this map by using the layers tab and turning on/off our various proposals in the area.

  These maps should be viewed in conjunction with the supporting text found within the Consultation Document. 

  View the Bletchley and Marston Vale Line interactive map (external).

   

  PDF maps

  The following maps are contained within our Consultation Document, and can be downloaded individually to be viewed at a larger scale. These maps should be viewed in conjunction with the supporting text found within the Consultation Document. 

   

  Bletchley & Fenny Stratford works:

  • Bletchley station: indicative search area for station works (PDF)
  • Fenny Stratford additional track (PDF)

   

  Concept 1 & Concept 2:

  • Concept 1: Overview map (PDF)
  • Concept 1: Woburn Sands station platform extension (PDF)
  • Concept 1: Ridgmont station relocation and passing loops (PDF)
  • Concept 2: Overview map (PDF)
  • Concept 2: Woburn Sands station relocation {PDF)
  • Concept 2: Ridgmont station relocation (PDF)
  • Concept 2: Lidlington station relocation (PDF)
  • Concept 2: Stewartby station relocation (PDF)

   

  Level Crossings:

  • Location of Marston Vale level crossings proposed for closure (PDF)
  • Fenny Stratford: vehicular traffic option 1 (PDF)
  • Fenny Stratford: vehicular traffic option 2 (PDF)
  • Fenny Stratford: vehicular traffic option 3 (PDF)
  • Fenny Stratford: pedestrians and others option 1 (PDF)
  • Fenny Stratford: pedestrians and others option 2 (PDF)
  • Fenny Stratford: pedestrians and others option 3 (PDF)
  • Bow Brickhill level crossing location (PDF)
  • Bow Brickhill: option 1 (PDF)
  • Bow Brickhill: option 2 (PDF)
  • Bow Brickhill: option 3 (PDF)
  • Bow Brickhill: option 4 (PDF)
  • Browns Wood level crossing location (PDF)
  • Browns Wood: option 1 (PDF)
  • Browns Wood: option 2 (PDF)
  • Browns Wood: option 3 (PDF)
  • Pony level crossing location (PDF)
  • Pony: option 1 (PDF)
  • Pony: option 2 (PDF)
  • Pony: option 3 (PDF)
  • Woburn Sands level crossing locations (PDF)
  • Woburn Sands: option 1 - new road (PDF)
  • Woburn Sands: option 1 - new school crossing bridge (PDF)
  • Woburn Sands: option 2 (PDF)
  • Aspley Guise and Husborne Crawley level crossing locations (PDF)
  • Aspley Guise and Husborne Crawley: option 1 (PDF)
  • Aspley Guise and Husborne Crawley: option 2 (PDF)
  • Husborne Crawley Footpath No. 10 and Station Road in Ridgmont level crossing locations (PDF)
  • Husborne Crawley Footpath No. 10: option 1 (PDF)
  • Husborne Crawley Footpath No. 10: option 2 (PDF)
  • Husborne Crawley Footpath No. 10: option 3 (PDF)
  • Lidlington level crossing locations (PDF)
  • Lidlinton: option 1 (PDF)
  • Lidlinton: option 2 (PDF)
  • Millbrook level crossing location (PDF)
  • Millbrook: option 1 (PDF)
  • Millbrook: option 2 (PDF)
  • Millbrook: option 3 (PDF)
  • Green Lane: option 1 (PDF)
  • Green Lane: option 2 (PDF)
  • Wootton Broadmead level crossing location (PDF)
  • Wootton Broadmead: option 1 (PDF)
  • Wootton Broadmead: option 2 (PDF)
  • Wootton Village: option 1 (PDF)
  • Kempston Hardwick: option 1 (PDF)
  • Kempston Hardwick: option 2 (PDF)
  • Kempston Hardwick: option 3 (PDF)
  • Woburn Road: option 1 (PDF)
  • Woburn Road: option 2 (PDF)
  • Bedford Carriage Sidings: option 1 (PDF)

   

  We have also produced a Bletchley and Marston Vale Line interactive map, which you can access here. This map allows you to navigate around the Bletchley and Marston Vale Line area to inspect our various proposals. 

• Bedford Maps

  Interactive map

  Use this map to navigate around the Bedford area and find out what our proposals mean for you.  You can personalise this map by using the layers tab and turning on/off our various proposals in the area.

  These maps should be viewed in conjunction with the supporting text found within the Consultation Document. 

  View the Bedford interactive map (external).

   

  PDF maps

  The following maps are contained within our Consultation Document, and can be downloaded individually to be viewed at a larger scale. These maps should be viewed in conjunction with the supporting text found within the Consultation Document. 

   

  Bedford St Johns:

  • Bedford St Johns station relocation - option 1 (PDF)
  • Bedford St Johns station relocation - option 2 (PDF)

  Bedford

  • Bedford station relocation - emerging preference (PDF)

  North Bedford

  • North Bedford - new railway between Bromham Road Bridge and Bedford Fairhill (PDF)
  • North Bedford - new railway between Bedford Fairhill and Clapham Green (PDF)
• Clapham Green to the Eversdens Maps

  Interactive map

  Use this map to navigate around the Clapham Green to the Eversdens area and find out what our proposals mean for you.  You can personalise this map by using the layers tab and turning on/off our various proposals in the area.

  These maps should be viewed in conjunction with the supporting text found within the Consultation Document. 

  View the Clapham Green to The Eversdens interactive map (external).

   

  PDF maps

  The following maps are contained within our Consultation Document, and can be downloaded individually to be viewed at a larger scale. These maps should be viewed in conjunction with the supporting text found within the Consultation Document. 

   

  Overview:

  • Shortlisted five route alignments - overview (PDF)
  • Discounted four route alignments - overview (PDF)

   

  Route Alignment 1: The Dark Blue Alignment

  • Route Alignment 1 - St Neots South Option A station to Cambourne North station - overview (PDF)
  • Route Alignment 1 - section between Clapham Green and St Neots South Option A station (PDF)
  • Route Alignment 1 - section between Great Barford and Eltisley (PDF)
  • Route Alignment 1 - section between Croxton and Little Eversden (PDF)

   

  Route Alignment 2: The Red Alignment

  • Route Alignment 2 - St Neots South Option A station to Cambourne South station - overview (PDF)
  • Route Alignment 2 - section between Clapham Green and St Neots South Option A station (PDF)
  • Route Alignment 2 - section between Great Barford and Eltisley (PDF)
  • Route Alignment 2 - section between Croxton and Little Eversden (PDF)

   

  Route Alignment 6: The Light Blue Alignment

  • Route Alignment 6 - St Neots South Option B station to Cambourne South station - overview (PDF)
  • Route Alignment 6 - section between Clapham Green and St Neots South Option B station (PDF)
  • Route Alignment 6 - section between Great Barford and Eltisley (PDF)
  • Route Alignment 6 - section between Waresley and Little Eversden (PDF)

   

  Route Alignment 8: The Yellow Alignment

  • Route Alignment 8 - Tempsford Option B station to Cambourne South station - overview (PDF)
  • Route Alignment 8 - section between Clapham Green and Tempsford Option B station (PDF)
  • Route Alignment 8 - section between Great Barford and Eltisley (PDF)
  • Route Alignment 8 - section between Waresley and Little Eversden (PDF)

   

  Route Alignment 9: The Purple Alignment

  • Route Alignment 9 - Tempsford Option A station to Cambourne North station - overview (PDF)
  • Route Alignment 9 - section between Clapham Green and Tempsford Option A station (PDF)
  • Route Alignment 9 - section between Great Barford and Eltisley (PDF)
  • Route Alignment 9 - section between Croxton and Little Eversden (PDF)
• Harlton to Hauxton Maps

  Interactive map

  Use this map to navigate around the Harlton to Hauxton area and find out what our proposals mean for you.  You can personalise this map by using the layers tab and turning on/off our various proposals in the area.

  These maps should be viewed in conjunction with the supporting text found within the Consultation Document. 

  View the Harlton to Hauxton interactive map (external).

   

  PDF maps

  The following map is contained within our Consultation Document, and can be downloaded individually to be viewed at a larger scale. These map should be viewed in conjunction with the supporting text found within the Consultation Document. 

  Overview:

  • Harlton to Hauxton Online and Offline Options - overview (PDF)
• The Shelfords to Cambridge Maps

  Interactive map

  Use this map to navigate around the area between The Shelfords and Cambridge and find out what our proposals mean for you.  You can personalise this map by using the layers tab and turning on/off our various proposals in the area.

  These maps should be viewed in conjunction with the supporting text found within the Consultation Document. 

  View The Shelfords to Cambridge interactive map (external).

  The following maps are contained within our Consultation Document, and can be downloaded individually to be viewed at a larger scale. These maps should be viewed in conjunction with the supporting text found within the Consultation Document. 

   

  PDF maps

  • Hauxton Road level crossing (PDF)
  • Shepreth Junction options (PDF)
  • Shepreth Junction to Addenbrooke's Road Bridge (PDF)
  • Long Road Sixth Form College to Cambridge Station (PDF)
  • Cambridge Station (PDF)
• Approach to Cambridge Map

  Interactive map

  Use this map to navigate around the area around the Approach to Cambridge and find out what our proposals mean for you.  You can personalise this map by using the layers tab and turning on/off our various proposals in the area.

  These maps should be viewed in conjunction with the supporting text found within the Consultation Document. 

  View The Approach to Cambridge interactive map (external).

  The following maps are contained within our Consultation Document, and can be downloaded individually to be viewed at a larger scale. These maps should be viewed in conjunction with the supporting text found within the Consultation Document. 

   

  PDF map

  The following map is contained within our Consultation Document, and can be downloaded individually to be viewed at a larger scale. These map should be viewed in conjunction with the supporting text found within the Consultation Document. 

  • The Approach to Cambridge (PDF)

Engineering Long Section Drawings

• Core Section Alignments and Hauxton Junction
  • Alignment 1 (dark blue): St Neots South Option A station to Cambourne North station (PDF - 3.8MB)

   

  • Alignment 2 (red): St Neots South Option A station to Cambourne South station (PDF - 3.7MB)

   

  • Alignment 6 (light blue): St Neots South Option B station to Cambourne South station (PDF - 3.5MB)

   

  • Alignment 8 (yellow): Tempsford Option B station to Cambourne South station (PDF - 3.4MB)

   

  • Alignment 9 (purple): Tempsford Option A station to Cambourne North station (PDF - 4MB)

   

  • Hauxton Junction Alignment 4 (PDF - 1.1MB)