East West Rail: Oxford–Milton Keynes–Bedford
Reinstatement of the Varsity Line between Oxford and Bedford, with services to Milton Keynes and future extension towards Cambridge.
- Sanction year
- 2020
- Sanctioned cost
- —
- Route / corridor
- Oxford–Bedford
- Sponsor / TOC
- East West Railway Company
Latest news & timeline
Dated updates from government announcements, Network Rail route plans, Parliament questions and official reports — newest first.
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Frequently asked questions
+What is the current status of the East West Rail: Oxford–Milton Keynes–Bedford?
As of the latest published record, the East West Rail: Oxford–Milton Keynes–Bedford is at the "Under construction" stage.
+Has the East West Rail: Oxford–Milton Keynes–Bedford been sanctioned, and in which year?
Yes — the project was sanctioned in 2020.
+What is the estimated cost of the East West Rail: Oxford–Milton Keynes–Bedford?
No sanctioned or estimated cost has been published for the East West Rail: Oxford–Milton Keynes–Bedford yet.
+Where is the East West Rail: Oxford–Milton Keynes–Bedford located and who runs it?
It sits on the Oxford–Bedford. The train operating company / sponsor on record is East West Railway Company. It covers England.
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