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East West Rail (EWR)

How Bedford's new 'plaza style' Midland Mainline station on Ashburnham Road might look. Image: EWR

East West Rail says final design for Bedford proposals to be made available in 2027

East West Rail said the final design for its Bedford proposals will be made available with its 2027 Development Consent Order submission. The company was responding to questions regarding technical...
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EWR “less than fruitful” with details of rail line impact on Bedford claims mayor

Bedford Borough Council officers and councillors have claimed they do not yet have critical information needed to assess the impact of the East West Rail project through Bedford, during a public...
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Workers wearing hi-vis jackets working on a rail line as part of the EWR project Image: EWR Co

Council invites Bedfordians to have their say on East West Rail plans

Bedford Borough Council is inviting residents to a community engagement session on Tuesday, 20 January 2026, to discuss updated East West Rail plans, including concerns over...
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Rail campaigners say Bedford’s Universal theme park must come with ‘fit for purpose’ rail connections

Rail campaigners have welcomed planning permission for the Universal theme park near Bedford but say its success depends on delivering a “fit for purpose” Bedford Midland...
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Dom Polski on Ashburnham Road Bedford

Councillors vote to create “strongest possible case” against EWR demolitions

Bedford borough councillors have voted to back a motion requiring the authority to build the strongest possible case against the demolition of homes threatened by East West Rail (EWR)...
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East West Rail told to ‘be open and honest’ as Bedford Borough Council reacts to latest report

Bedford Borough Council says East West Rail still has “a long way to go” to win back trust as its You Said, We Did Autumn Update sets out new station, Marston Vale and Ashburnham Road plans...
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How Bedford's new 'plaza style' Midland Mainline station on Ashburnham Road might look. Image: EWR

East West Rail plan promises new Bedford station, hospital hub and Universal-ready line as leaders warn ‘big questions remain’

East West Rail has published a 277 page update including plans for a rebuilt Bedford station, a new Bedford St Johns next to the hospital, and major changes to the Marston Vale Line. Local leaders say...
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EWR public meeting 6 November 2025 Image Mayor Tom Wootton

East West Rail under renewed pressure as Bedfordians and leaders demand answers

Bedford Borough Council, campaigners and residents raise new concerns over East West Rail plans, while EWR says it has “heard the concerns” and vows continued engagement...
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Map, or should we say illustration, of the incorrect EWR route. Image: DTB

Bedford Ian writes…

31 October 2025: Off track, Overexposed party, Indie spirit, and Need for speed (sign). Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us...
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Letters: BFARe calls on residents to challenge EWR Co. at upcoming public meeting

Bedfordshire for a Re-consultation (BFARe) is urging all residents affected by the East West Rail (EWR) project to attend a critical public meeting on Thursday, 6 November 2025...
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