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Marston Vale Line, Bletchley to Bedford, Bedfordshire·In developmentRail
East West Rail, Marston Vale Line upgrade (Bletchley–Bedford)
- StageStatutory consultation held 14 April to 9 June 2026
- Next milestoneFinalise proposals and submit the DCO application to the Planning Inspectorate
- Last checked1 November 2026
What has changed on this project, and when
- Next milestone: Finalise proposals and submit the DCO application to the Planning Inspectorate2 November 2026 · previously: Development Consent Order application, expected 2027, one application for the whole route (confirmed by East West Rail press office, 29 Oct 2026)
- Stage: Statutory consultation held 14 April to 9 June 20262 November 2026 · previously: Consultation closed 9 June 2026; DCO application expected 2027
- Next milestone: Development Consent Order application, expected 2027, one application for the whole route (confirmed by East West Rail press office, 29 Oct 2026)29 October 2026 · previously: Development Consent Order application, expected 2027
- Next milestone: Development Consent Order application, expected 202729 October 2026 · previously: Complete upgrade works and reopen with enhanced service.
- Value: Not disclosed29 October 2026 · previously: part of ~£6.5bn EWR
- Stage: Consultation closed 9 June 2026; DCO application expected 202729 October 2026 · previously: active
- Status: In development29 October 2026 · previously: Under way
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