East West Rail Project
Sector: Government • Location: Oxford, Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Source: Courthouse News Service
The East West Rail project aims to reconnect Oxford and Cambridge by train, covering 84.5 miles. The project involves constructing the last 53 miles of the rail line to create a direct rail connection between the two cities, which currently requires changing trains in London and takes about three hours. The project is expected to be completed by the mid-2030s and will cost up to $9.8 billion. The
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Government, Mass Transit, Rail, Road
- Location
- Oxford, Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Courthouse News Service
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Description | The East West Rail project aims to reconnect Oxford and Cambridge by train, covering 84.5 miles. The project involves constructing the last 53 miles of the rail line to create a direct rail connection between the two cities, which currently requires changing trains in London and takes about three hours. The project is expected to be completed by the mid-2030s and will cost up to $9.8 billion. The rail line is intended to support the development of new towns and business parks along the route, forming a spine across the region to facilitate business and investment. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Location
Country | United Kingdom (UK) |
State | England |
City | Oxford, Cambridge |
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Source | Courthouse News Service |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Government, Mass Transit, Rail, Road |
Article published date | 2025-06-22 |
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