East West Rail, Bedford to Cambridge (Central Section)

Stage2026 consultation (14 Apr to 9 Jun 2026) received 5,374 responses; summary report due autumn 2026
Next milestoneSubmit Development Consent Order application to the Planning Inspectorate in 2027
Last checked1 November 2026

Source: East West Rail, East West Rail consultation attracts more than 5,300 responses →

What has changed on this project, and when

Next milestone: Submit Development Consent Order application to the Planning Inspectorate in 20272 November 2026 · previously: Submission of Development Consent Order (anticipated 2027)
Stage: 2026 consultation (14 Apr to 9 Jun 2026) received 5,374 responses; summary report due autumn 20262 November 2026 · previously: Final route-wide consultation closed 9 Jun 2026; DCO application expected 2027

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