Written questions

East West Rail Line: Oxford

Commons · Question 123816 · Tabled 25 Mar 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 14 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Greg Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, in which month will the first East West Rail services operate from Oxford to Oxford Park Way.

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 14 Apr 2026

The Department continues to work closely with Chiltern Railways and other partners to confirm a start date for the first EWR services between Oxford and Oxford Parkway. For passenger services to commence, trains will need to have been modified and fully t...