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East West Rail Line

Asked by Callum AndersonLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 3 March 2026UIN 115722

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions her Department has had with rail industry partners on the commencement of passenger services between Oxford and Milton Keynes.

Answered by Keir Mather

The Department continues to work closely with Chiltern and other partners to confirm a start date for the first East West Rail services between Oxford and Milton Keynes as soon as possible.

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