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Written question asked by Lord Berkeley (Labour) on Wednesday, 13 December 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 29 December 2023. It was answered by Lord Davies of Gower (Conservative) on Wednesday, 20 December 2023 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


East West Rail Line: Construction

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government by which legal process they expect consent for the East West Rail route section between Bedford and Cambridge to be obtained, and what is the current timescale for obtaining that consent and starting construction.

Answer

East West Rail Company is expected to make an application for a Development Consent Order (DCO) to obtain planning consent for the preferred East West Rail route alignment. The DCO application will follow public consultation in 2024. Timing for construction commencing is subject to the DCO application being successful.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1132
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Construction Cambridge Bedford East West Rail line
Link
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