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Local line update

30 January 2020

Proposing MP
Welwyn Hatfield
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Transport

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement is about announcing the preferred route for the Bedford to Cambridge section of the East West Rail line following a public consultation.

Action Requested

The minister announces that further development work, including environmental and engineering studies, will proceed on the preferred route to identify potential alignments and lead to a final decision on whether to apply for Developed Consent Order (DCO).

Key Facts

  • The Bedford to Cambridge section of East West Rail has been designated as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project.
  • Route E from the consultation is the preferred route option.
  • New stations will be built between Sandy and St Neots, and at Cambourne.
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