Question follow-through · 124219

East West Rail Line

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 25 March 2026 to Question 122594, when (a) Winslow station will be fully handed over and (b) future staffing arrangements will be agreed.

answeredDepartment for Transport

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Department for Transport
Tabled
26 Mar 2026
Target answer date
13 Apr 2026
Answer
14 Apr 2026 · 19 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 26 Mar 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 25 March 2026 to Question 122594, when (a) Winslow station will be fully handed over and (b) future staffing arrangements will be agreed.

  2. 13 Apr 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 14 Apr 2026

    Answer published

    Chiltern is continuing to work closely with its partners and the Department to conclude the remaining train, infrastructure and staff issues and a start date for the first East West Rail services will be announced as soon as it is possible to do so.

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