Written questions

East West Rail Line

2026-05-17 · Department for Transport · 2135 · Official question

Mr Richard Holden

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when her Department expects the first EWR services between Oxford and Milton Keynes to commence.

Answer

The Department continues to work closely with Chiltern Railways and other partners to confirm a start date for the first East-West Rail services between Oxford and Milton Keynes Central via Winslow. Appointment of Chiltern Railways as operator was delayed...