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Local people at a recent EWR consultation event. Image: EWR Co

More than 1,000 responses submitted as East West Rail consultation reaches halfway stage

East West Rail says more than 1,000 feedback forms have been submitted during its latest consultation, as debate continues over the project’s impact on Bedford...
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East West Rail Co admits early feedback not reflected in current consultation

East West Rail confirmed in a meeting with Bedford Borough Council that Design Update Sessions in the borough were not used to shape the plans currently out for consultation...
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EWR objected to Bedford Hospital expansion plans

A planning objection by East West Rail to Bedford Hospital’s expansion has been resolved, but the NHS trust has warned that major concerns remain over access, parking and construction...
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EWR confirms new Queen’s Park meeting over station car park plan

In a letter seen by the Bedford Independent, the rail minister has confirmed that EWR will host an additional consultation event specifically to discuss the location of a controversial...
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EWR car park confusion blamed on council communications, says Bedford & Kempston MP

Bedford’s MP has blamed confusion over who will make the final decision on a proposed multi-storey car park at Bedford Station on ‘poor communication’ from the council...
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Universal and EWR montage Image Universal Destinations and Experiences and EWR

Traffic fears as impact of Universal and East West Rail on Marston Vale not fully analysed

The impact of two key strategic projects in Central Bedfordshire on a nearby mixed development project in the Marston Vale has yet to be fully analysed, local Conservative...
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Artist's impression of the new Bedford Midland Station main entrance. Image EWR Co

East West Rail could reshape Bedford’s future but debate continues over local impact

East West Rail could bring jobs and growth to Bedford, but concerns remain over disruption, traffic, demolitions and how the project will affect local communities...
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Artist's impression of the west entrance to Bedford Station.

East West Rail route won’t change as Bedford consultation focuses on traffic and station plans

East West Rail route through Bedford is confirmed, with residents urged to shape traffic, station plans and local impact including Universal, now under consultation as the project moves forward...
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Artist's impression of the new Bedford Midland Station main entrance. Image EWR Co

Latest EWR update shows new Bedford station and faster services but critics still concerned

As it launches its latest consultation today (Tuesday), East West Railway Company (EWR Co) has released updated images of its proposals for Bedford Station, plus the promise of a faster...
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Public urged to have their say as East West Rail enters final route-wide consultation stage

Bedfordians will have their final say on the latest designs for the East West Rail link this month, one of the biggest infrastructure projects to affect the region. From 14 April, the last...
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