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Written question asked by Jerome Mayhew (Conservative) on Thursday, 5 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 March 2026 (named day). It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


East West Rail Line

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 20 October 2025 to Question 78719 on East West Rail Line, when she expects (a) train testing, (b) driver training and (c) general works to be completed in order for the new station at Winslow to open.

Answer

The Department is working closely with Chiltern and other partners to confirm a start date for the first EWR services between Oxford and Milton Keynes.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
118263
Session
2024-26
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East West Rail Line
Monday, 20 October 2025
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Subjects
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Link
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