East West Rail announces details of last route-wide public consultation
East West Rail announces details of last route-wide public consultation
New visualisation images of stations and fly-through animations will be available
More details to be revealed on phased construction period to deliver parts of the project earlier so communities feel the benefits sooner
15 consultation events include weekend sessions and online webinars, and a virtual consultation room to maximise public engagement
East West Railway Company (EWR Co) has announced details of its last route-wide consultation on the latest designs for the project which will link Oxford, Milton Keynes, Bedford and Cambridge.
The eight-week consultation will run from 14 April to 9 June 2026, offering communities along the route a vital opportunity to have their say on the latest plans and help shape the final design of the railway before a Development Consent Order is submitted in 2027.
The consultation will provide latest designs and information on East West Rail, including:
New visualisation images of stations and fly-through animations of route sections
More details on a phased construction period to deliver parts of the project earlier so that communities feel the benefits sooner
New stations/upgrades to existing stations
Proposed service patterns and carriage lengths to meet the demand for Universal theme park
Level crossings
Discontinuous electrification with hybrid electric/battery trains to support net zero goals
Reducing environmental impacts and a commitment to biodiversity net gain
A series of public drop-in events are being held across the route to provide opportunities to talk with experts from EWR Co to find out more about the updated proposals, ask questions and submit feedback.
