East West Rail Consultation 2021-06-24
2021-06-24
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Questions & Answers
Q1
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The 2019 East West Rail consultation is being reviewed for adequacy.
What recent assessment has been made of the adequacy of the 2019 East West Rail route consultation?
The East West Railway Company will consider the 2021 consultation responses. The 2019 consultation met open and fair consultation standards.
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Assessment & feedback
Did not provide a recent assessment but stated that the 2019 consultation was adequate.
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Q2
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The 2019 East West Rail consultation and the 2020 route announcement did not mention necessary tracks or demolition in Bedford.
Why were six tracks needed at Bedford Midland station or consequential demolition mentioned in the 2019 East West Rail consultation and 2020 route announcement, and how will public representations on this matter be considered?
I assure the hon. Gentleman that this is a non-statutory consultation where we really do want to listen to opinions from people affected across the route of East West Rail, and his representations will be taken into account.
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Assessment & feedback
Did not address specific concerns about track requirements or demolition but stated that public opinion is considered.
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Q3
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The East West Rail route will cause environmental damage in Bedfordshire and uses outdated fuel.
Why is the East West Rail project using a 19th-century fuel, and will my hon. Friend look again at the environmental considerations undertaken by East West Rail?
My hon. Friend has encouraged constituents to participate in recent consultation on this issue, and we are committed to decarbonising railways with an environmental impact assessment being conducted as part of the route alignment development work.
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Assessment & feedback
Did not specifically address the 19th-century fuel use but stated commitment to decarbonisation and ongoing assessments.
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