Join us for a series of nine drop-in events this May that will allow us to share information about how the statutory consultation process works.  

We’ll be explaining how and when you can get involved, so you and your community can be informed ahead of the launch of the first stage of statutory consultation in June where design information will be available along with the opportunity to share your feedback.   

These events are open to all, and we welcome your participation. 

The reopened Borders Railway in Scotland has exceeded initial expectations. We believe its success demonstrates how EWR can deliver similar benefits to the communities along the Oxford to Cambridge arc.    

This statistically significant survey suggests three quarters (75%) of people in Bedford support a new east-west rail service with 80% also believing it will provide more access to jobs. A further 78% believed it would provide improved access to public services such as healthcare. 

Earlier this month we sent out a number of Land Interest Questionnaires (LIQs) to identify landowners with an interest and/or rights over land and property that may potentially be affected by the Project.  We understand that many people may have queries regarding this process so we have compiled a comprehensive summary of the most frequently asked questions and published this on our website. 

The Government reiterated its commitment to delivering EWR in full, with the Chancellor announcing the acceleration of works on the Bletchley to Bedford section, – commonly known as the Marston Vale Line, enabling services between Oxford and Bedford to begin by 2030.