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Oxford-Cambridge Arc

Commons · Question 119456 · Tabled 10 Mar 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 24 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Jerome Mayhew

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress has been made on the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor since January 2025.

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 24 Mar 2026

The Oxford-Cambridge Corridor is a national priority for the Government. We believe that growth here will boost the whole UK economy, creating jobs, enhancing connectivity and opportunities across the UK. On East West Rail (EWR), major construction work h...