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

Bedfordians asked to comment on East West Rail plans without key disruption details

Bedfordians are being asked to comment on East West Rail plans for Bedford despite key details about construction disruption and traffic impacts not yet being available, Bedford Borough Council...
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Traffic worries in Queen’s Park as EWR proposes location for multi-storey station car park

People in Bedford’s Queen’s Park have warned their neighbourhood could be overwhelmed by traffic and congestion under East West Rail (EWR) proposals for a multi-storey station car park...
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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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(l-r) Cllr Coombes, Mayor Wootton, Cllr Spice and Cllr Frost all in bright orange hi-vis clothing and hard hats at the site of the new Wixams station. Cllr Slice is holding a shovel and they're standing next to a sign that says 'Wixams'. There are diggers in the background moving earth. Image: Bedford Independent

Wixams station delay could cost council £32million

Bedford Borough Council faces a forecast £32.1 million bill after halting construction of Wixams Station, with final costs still unknown and no reimbursement expected from central government...
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