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Bedford Borough Council officially responds to latest East West Rail consultation

Bedford Borough Council has responded to the latest East West Rail (EWR) consultation, outlining its opposition to the demolition of homes, its preferred station options, concerns...

Chancellor of the exchequer gives unequivocal backing to East West Rail

In a much-anticipated speech around plans for the UK's economic growth, the chancellor of the exchequer has today (Wednesday) given her unequivocal support for the East West...

Bedford Hospital responds to Borough councillor’s EWR car park claim

Bedford Hospital has said it is “vital” that East West Rail’s proposals make the needs of patients, visitors, and staff a “top priority”. Borough councillor Nicola Gribble said on Wednesday...

NHS to foot bill for new Bedford Hospital car park along EWR route, says councillor

East West Rail is to charge the NHS £35 million for a new Bedford Hospital car park, a senior borough councillor has said. But an EWR spokesperson says details have yet to be agreed...

Campaigners’ anger as motion to withdraw EWR route support derailed in council vote

A councillor’s proposal that Bedford Borough Council withdraw its support for the current East West Rail (EWR) route was derailed last night (Wednesday), leaving a local campaign group...

Campaign group calls for East West Rail’s “green” claims to be investigated

A campaign group against the over-development of the region has claimed East West Rail Company’s (EWRCo) green claims are “gravely misleading”. But the rail company said...

EWR highlights jobs new rail line will bring to the region but can’t give exact numbers

East West Rail (EWR) has announced that its new railway promises to drive economic growth and create jobs across the region. While precise employment figures for future services are not yet available, EWR...

East West Rail outline two schemes for Bedford’s property owners affected by plans

East West Rail (EWR) says there are two schemes for property owners who may be affected by its plans. The statutory blight provisions allow homeowners in the safeguarded area...

Councillors asked to think again on support for East West Rail route

Bedford borough councillors have been asked to reconsider their support for East West Rail’s Route E which a resident said will "have a devastating effect on the environment". During the...

Exclusive: Bedford Mayor “demands” comprehensive review of EWR business case and reassessment of all route options

Just days after it was launched Mayor Tom Wootton has responded to the latest EWR consultation with a list of demands and attacks on the previous executive of Bedford Borough Council saying "the...

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