Aylesbury plans reviewed as East West Rail project phasing revised
UK: Protect promoter East West Railway Co has revised the phasing of the project to develop a railway corridor between Oxford and Cambridge, saying this will now be delivered in three ‘connection stages’ planned on the basis of ‘a full journey, not just the building of infrastructure’.
Northumberland Line and East West Rail awarded funding
UK: The government has announced £794m of funding for the projects to develop an Oxford – Cambridge railway corridor and reintroduce passenger services between Newcastle and Ashington.
East West Rail surveys underway
UK: Project promoter East West Railway Co has begun environmental surveys to inform planning and design work for the Oxford to Cambridge route, and has contacted more than 600 landowners along the future alignment to ask for access in order to help understand local environmental conditions.
East West Rail interim rolling stock requirements reshaped
UK: Oxford to Cambridge railway corridor project promoter East West Railway Co has begun the second phase of engagement with potential rolling stock suppliers, issuing a new Prior Information Notice which includes a set of technical specifications taking account of market feedback gained during the initial phase of the procurement ...
Online hub to encourage involvement with East West Rail project
UK: Oxford to Cambridge railway corridor project promoter East West Railway Co has launched an online ‘Community Hub’ as a one-stop shop for information about the scheme and to encourage local residents to provide feedback.
East West Railway Co invites interest in support contracts
UK: Oxford to Cambridge railway corridor project promoter East West Railway Co has invited expressions of interest in the contracts for the provision of engineering and environmental services, land and property services, and commercial management services, for the central section of the route between Bletchley, Bedford and Cambridge.