As the year draws to a close, I want to say a huge thank you for your involvement with East West Rail as we develop our plans for a transformational new railway connecting the communities though Oxford, Milton Keynes, Bedford and Cambridge. 

Back in early 2025, we successfully closed our non-statutory consultation, giving communities the chance to share their views and shape the project in meaningful ways. 

Since then, we’ve shared our Summary Report and launched the You Said, We Did update. We’ve met with our Enhanced Local Representatives Groups and more recently launched our pop-up events to keep the conversation going. 

There‘ll also be more opportunities to share your feedback next year, so we can keep building a railway that reflects what matters most to you. 

From all of us here, we wish you a Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year, and a joyful festive season! 

David Hughes, CEO 

We’ve recently launched our series of pop-up events in local communities along the route. These informal sessions are designed to give you the chance to meet the team, ask questions, and learn more about the project. 

Whilst these events are not formal consultations and won’t include technical maps or detailed design materials, our team will be on hand to talk through the project and point you to further information online. 

We’ll continue to host pop-up events throughout the next year, so keep an eye out for dates and locations near you. 

We look forward to meeting you soon. 

Following on from the publication of our You Said, We Did report in November, we’ll be following up with Design Update Sessions to talk in more detail about some of the proposals that have progressed or changed since we last spoke to the communities in these areas. These sessions will start in the new year, and will give you the chance to learn more about the work the teams have been developing.  

Our experts will be on hand to talk to the detail of the updates, answer your questions, and provide insight into the next stages of design. This is a great opportunity to stay informed and connect with the people behind the project.  

Keep an eye out for dates and locations—we’ll be sharing details shortly. We look forward to seeing you there! 

We’ve expanded our social media presence so you can get the latest news on East West Rail in a way that works for you. In addition to our existing channels, you can now follow us on Instagram for the latest updates, behind-the-scenes insights, and stories from across the project. 

Following us on social media is the best way to: 

•       Stay up to date with news and announcements. 

•       See photos and videos from events and activities. 

•       Learn more about the people and progress behind the project. 

Find us on Instagram and join the conversation! 

Don’t forget to follow our other social channels too – let’s stay connected. 

Rail Minister visits Cambridge to discuss East West Rail 

On Wednesday 19th November, we were delighted to welcome Rail Minister Lord Hendy to Cambridge station to support the launch of our You Said, We Did report and hear more about our exciting plans for the city and the region. 

Feedback helps shape updated design proposals 

We’ve published a new You Said, We Did report which unveils major updates to our plans for the new rail line linking Oxford, Milton Keynes, Bedford and Cambridge. These changes have been informed by thousands of public responses and detailed technical work. 

New National Forest for the Oxford–Cambridge Corridor 

A new National Forest has been confirmed for the Oxford–Cambridge corridor, marking a major step forward in restoring nature and supporting sustainable growth across the region.

East West Rail appoints new CFO 

East West Railway Company (EWR Co) is delighted to announce the appointment of Jonathan Clear as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective January. 

Future engineers get hands-on experience at Ground Investigation site 

East West Rail Company (EWR Co) is helping shape the future of ground engineering after offering some graduate engineers a rare opportunity to gain hands-on experience at a live infrastructure site. 

Ox-Cam Corridor receives £500m investment boost 

The Government has announced a £500m investment for new homes, infrastructure and business space for the Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor. 

East West Rail and Historic England welcome heritage protection for Bronze Age burial ground 

A remarkable piece of Cambridgeshire’s ancient history has been officially protected, offering a rare glimpse into the lives and rituals of prehistoric communities.