East West Rail (EWR) tagged articles

Universal and East West Rail clash over perceived “significant technical flaws”

Universal Destinations & Experiences (UDX) said it raised objections to the latest East West Rail (EWR Co) proposals, warning there are a "number of significant technical flaws" with the submission...

Chancellor confirms £2.5bn for EWR but Bedford leaders call for rethink

The government has confirmed £2.5 billion in funding for the next phase of East West Rail (EWR), but the news has sparked sharply differing reactions from across Bedford. Announced as...

East West Rail update reveals Bedfordians concerns on home demolition, traffic issues and environment

East West Railway Company has published its latest update on public feedback gathered during its 2024 non-statutory consultation. The update reveals that Bedfordians' concerns...

Is East West Rail still on the right track after Universal’s announcement?

With Universal Studios confirming plans for a multi-billion-pound theme park in Bedford Borough, attention is now turning to how this transformational development could – or should...

Monthly column: Universal Studios – focus shifts To planning and infrastructure to deliver for local residents

Universal Studios will deliver a fantastic boost for Bedfordshire, but after the celebrations last week the focus now turns immediately to ensuring that appropriate infrastructure...

Letters: Roadworks and cinemas – Bedford Independent readers respond to letters

Good evening I want to know why these buildings [Aspect Leisure Park] cannot be changed into a bowling alley/amusement arcade and restaurant like the ones in Luton and...

Letters: The future can be bright for Bedford if we react to opportunities ahead

Andrew Ruff’s suggestion of using the ground floor of Debenhams as an indoor market is an intriguing and innovative idea. However, I suspect that no feasible shopping proposal for the...

Bedford Ian writes…

7 February 2025: Mayoral misinformation, Car park clash, and Liberal objections, Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough...

Bedford Borough councillor criticised over ‘incorrect’ EWR hospital car park claims

Bedford Borough councillors have been urged to avoid scaremongering and focus on solutions in discussions surrounding East West Rail’s (EWR) plans for a multi-storey...

Luton Airport bosses push for expansion amid environmental and infrastructure concerns

Bosses at Luton Airport have called on the Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander to formalise the government’s approval of development at the airport allowing it to...

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