Written questions

East West Rail Line

Commons · Question 18093 · Tabled 13 Jul 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 10 Aug 2026

Question

Asked by Layla Moran

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department intends to convene a meeting of stakeholders involved in preparing for the commencement of East-West Rail passenger services.

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 10 Aug 2026

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. For passenger services to commence, trains will need to ...