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East West Rail Line

Asked by Jerome MayhewConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 10 March 2026UIN 118263

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 20 October 2025 to Question 78719 on East West Rail Line, when she expects (a) train testing, (b) driver training and (c) general works to be completed in order for the new station at

Answered by Simon Lightwood

The Department is working closely with Chiltern and other partners to confirm a start date for the first EWR services between Oxford and Milton Keynes.

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