East West: Over 1,700 people from Bedford and beyond take part as consultation reaches halfway point
More than 1,700 people have visited in-person and online events to get the latest on the new scheme.
East West Rail (EWR Co) has also received over 1,000 feedback forms so far as the last route-wide consultation on the project nears the half-way stage.
Since this latest consultation started on April 14, more than 1,700 people have attended events – both in-person and online.
And EWR Co is encouraging people to attend the remaining events before the Development Consent Order (DCO) application to build the railway is submitted in 2027.
When and where are the nearest remaining events?
Thursday, May 14, from 2pm to 7pm – Lidlington Village Hall, High Street
Saturday, May 23, from 11am to 6pm – King's House, Ampthill Road, Bedford
Tuesday, June 2, from 10am to noon – online webinar which you’ll be able to access here
EWR Co promises to take into account feedback from the consultation as designs for the railway are finalised.
Feedback must be received by 11.59pm on June 9.
David Hughes, CEO, EWR Co, said: “It’s great to see so many people wanting to find out more about our latest proposals and sharing their feedback as we approach the half-way stage of our consultation.
“East West Rail will cut travel times, reduce congestion and improve connectivity whilst providing new job opportunities, supporting new housing and unlocking economic growth.
“I hope people take the opportunity to find out more about the project by attending one of the remaining consultation events and sharing their views to help us shape our final designs."