How East West Rail would benefit Winslow
East West Rail would make it easier to connect to other parts of the UK and get around the local area, bringing friends, family and culture even closer. The railway would also make it easier to access public services and enjoy days out, employment and entertainment in nearby Oxford and beyond – without relying on cars.
EWR would be a new, environmentally sustainable way to travel across the region and we’re committed to protecting the area’s much-loved natural environment and wildlife.
Our latest proposals
Winslow station is an EWR station, built by Network Rail to accommodate new services between Oxford and Milton Keynes. At our last consultation we explained that the station was designed and constructed based on earlier passenger demand requirements but did not preclude later expansion.
Following updated demand analysis based on more frequent Oxford to Cambridge services of up to five carriages that would serve the routes, we’re now considering extending the station platforms by 24 metres to the west. We would propose undertaking this work without disrupting passenger train services using the station. This is due to the possible requirement for five‑carriage trains to meet the anticipated increase in demand. We’re also proposing improvements to the highway crossing outside the station at Great Horwood Road to improve active travel connections in the area.
What’s next?
The rebuilt section of the line between Bicester and Bletchley was completed by the East West Rail Alliance and handed over to Network Rail in December 2024 and is now part of the national network.
Chiltern Railways was announced as the operator of the line in March 2025 and is working closely with the Department of Transport to finalise these arrangements and start services as soon as possible.
