Latest East West Rail News

East West Rail: Chiltern Railways Named as First Stage Operator

The DfT has announced the selection of Chiltern Railways as the operator for the first stage of the new East West Rail link.

Growth vs. Green? The Environmental Debate around East West Rail

As UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves prioritises growth, concerns over East West Rail’s environmental impact have gained traction.

UK Government Supports East West Rail Project

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has backed plans to establish the East West Rail line, connecting Oxford and Cambridge via Milton Keynes. 

UK: East West Rail Details Electrification Plans

East West Rail has unveiled plans to electrify the Oxford to Cambridge route, preferring a hybrid battery-electric approach.

East West Rail: First Train Completes Test Run between Oxford and Milton Keynes

Milestone for the East West Rail project: the first test train has made the journey on the new track from Oxford to Milton Keynes.

UK: Department for Transport Advances Plan for East West Rail Line

The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced the preferred route alignment from Bedford to Cambridge for the new East West Rail line.

HS2 Engineers Build Key East West Rail Oxford-Cambridge Bridge

A bridge that will carry direct rail services between Oxford and Cambridge has been positioned over the HS2 route near Calvert, Bucks.

East West Rail: Platform Construction Begins at Winslow

Platform construction has started at Winslow as part of the East West Rail project. 500 precast concrete platform units will be laid.

Network Rail Installs First Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Footbridge

A footbridge made from super-strong fibre-reinforced plastic has been installed in Bicester to replace a footpath level crossing.

East West Rail to Receive 760 Million GBP in Funding

The government has awarded 760 million GBP in funding for the construction of East West Rail between Bicester and Bletchley.

UK's East West Rail Phase 2 Gets Green Light

Phase 2 of the East West Rail project in the UK has been given the green light. It is part of the rail link between Oxford and Cambridge.

Atkins Win East West Rail Phase 2 Contract

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