Written question asked by Richard Fuller (Conservative) on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 January 2026. It was answered by Keir Mather (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 January 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
East West Rail Line: Universal Studios
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what agreement has been made between East West Rail and Universal Destinations and Experiences on the development timeline of East West Rail during the construction of the Universal Theme Park in Bedfordshire.
- Answer
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Universal’s plans for a theme park near Stewartby represents a significant local and national opportunity for economic growth. Following Government approval of the theme park in April 2025, EWR Co is working alongside Universal and key stakeholders to help integrate their proposals for the theme park with the railway and maximise the potential of both.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 105205
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Construction Bedfordshire Theme parks East West Rail line Universal Studios
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- 2026-01-21 14:41:10 +0000
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