Consultation outcome

East West Rail: central section

• From: Department for Transport and East West Railway Company Limited
• Published: 28 January 2019
• Last updated: 20 July 2023 — See all updates

This was published under the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

This consultation has concluded

Detail of outcome

The response to this consultation was published on the East West Rail website along with the announcement of the preferred route which linked stations between Bedford to Cambridge.

The announcement was made on 30 January 2020.

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Original consultation

Summary

The 5 possible route options for the central section of East West Rail.

This consultation was held on another website.

This consultation ran from
28 January 2019 to 11:45pm on 11 March 2019

Consultation description

The East West Railway Company is seeking views on 5 different route options for the central section of East West Rail, which is to run between Bedford and Cambridge.

The company wants views to help them make a decision that will deliver value for money while offering the best route for local residents and businesses.

Particular areas of interest are:

• supporting economic growth and new homes
• the costs and overall affordability
• the potential benefits for transport users
• environmental impacts and opportunities

Published 28 January 2019
Last updated 20 July 2023 + show all updates

1. 20 July 2023

   Outcome announced.

2. 28 January 2019

   First published.