Written questions

East West Rail Line

Commons · Question 124219 · Tabled 26 Mar 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 14 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Jerome Mayhew

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 25 March 2026 to Question 122594, when (a) Winslow station will be fully handed over and (b) future staffing arrangements will be agreed.

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 14 Apr 2026

Chiltern is continuing to work closely with its partners and the Department to conclude the remaining train, infrastructure and staff issues and a start date for the first East West Rail services will be announced as soon as it is possible to do so.