East West Rail, Connection Stage (Oxford-Bletchley-Milton Keynes)

StageInfrastructure opened December 2024; passenger services not yet started (train preparation and Winslow station still to finish)
Next milestoneStart of Oxford to Milton Keynes passenger services, date not yet confirmed
Last checked1 November 2026

Source: Chiltern Railways; East West Railway Company →

What has changed on this project, and when

Stage: Infrastructure opened December 2024; passenger services not yet started (train preparation and Winslow station still to finish)2 November 2026 · previously: Infrastructure complete; passenger service commencement pending
Next milestone: Start of Oxford to Milton Keynes passenger services, date not yet confirmed (planned for the December 2026 timetable)24 September 2026 · previously: Commencement of Oxford-Milton Keynes passenger services

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