A FIRST look at an exciting new train station that will link two world-famous English cities has been revealed.
East West Rail (EWR) is behind the plans for the new station as well as the new line, which will connect Oxford and Cambridge.
According to EWR, a new entrance on Clifton Road will make the station both “more convenient to access” as well as “more attractive for residents and local businesses.”
It will also accommodate about 40 per cent of commuters, significantly reducing congestion in the station at peak times of travel.
A lot of consideration has gone into the project so far, with over 80 alterations already having been made to the plan’s initial proposal.
The new Cambridge station is just one part of broader project being undertaken which will cost a whopping £6.7billion.
On Tuesday an eight-week consultation into the project shall begin as part of the final phases to obtain building permission.
Once granted, work shall officially be able to begin in 2027.
EWR estimate that the Cambridge station would then be up and running by the middle of 2030.
As well as the Cambridge station, EWR has proposed a new location for a station in Cambourne, Cambridgeshire.
This would allow for more development in the area, and would be located on St. Neots Road.
Councillor Judy Roberts, cabinet member for Place, Environment and Climate Action on Oxfordshire County Council, previously said: “We welcome the continued commitment from the government to progress East West Rail through to Cambridge.”
She added: “East West Rail effectively provides a ‘backbone’ for developing a wider regional integrated sustainable transport network.
“And it will be important that Oxfordshire works with those on the scheme to provide high-quality first mile/last mile connectivity from key stations along the route.
“It will also be important to maximise the benefits of development for East West Rail through delivering economic, social and environmental benefits, as well as onward rail connections, for example to Swindon and Bristol.”