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Question follow-through · 76304

East West Rail Line

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she expects the first phase of East-West Rail to open this year; and what her Department's planned timetable is for the opening of the (a) Bletchley to Bedford and (b) Bedford to Cambridge sections.

answeredDepartment for Transport

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Answering body
Department for Transport
Tabled
10 Sept 2025
Target answer date
15 Sept 2025
Answer
18 Sept 2025 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 10 Sept 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she expects the first phase of East-West Rail to open this year; and what her Department's planned timetable is for the opening of the (a) Bletchley to Bedford and (b) Bedford to Cambridge sections.

  2. 15 Sept 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 18 Sept 2025

    Answer published

    The Department is working closely with Chiltern and other partners to confirm a start date for the service. We are looking forward to commencing services as soon as all necessary approvals and infrastructure are in place. Passenger services will commence ...

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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13 Jul 2026 · To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department intends to convene a meeting of stakeholders involved in preparing for the commencement of East-West Rail passenger services.