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Written question asked by Ben Goldsborough (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 February 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 February 2025. It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 February 2025 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Railways: Oxford-cambridge Arc

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential economic impact of trains operating on the proposed Oxford to Cambridge rail line continuing their journey to Norwich via the Breckland line.

Answer

There are currently no plans to extend East-West Rail services beyond its core scope, but through services may be an option in the future – and doing so would not be precluded by any scope being delivered as part of East-West Rail.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
31390
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Railways Norwich Oxford-Cambridge Arc
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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