The Oxford railway line will reopen after six decades, bringing £120 million in government investment, new stations, and faster connections that promise to reshape Oxford’s transport and economic landscape.

This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Oxford railway line reopening transforms city transport
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Oxford railway line drives growth and innovation

Reopening Oxford railway line as part of a £500 million national project connecting Oxford and Cambridge as a “European Silicon Valley.” New Littlemore and Cowley stations will again link key areas, restoring 10-minute access to central Oxford.

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Local Member of Parliament Anneliese Dodds urged on as a “transformational” project, highlighting how it will reduce travel times and dispel congestion. Liberal Democrat MPs described the news as a result of decades of meetings, planning, and pressure that aligned government and community interests.

City Council leader Susan Brown termed it Oxford’s largest ever infrastructure investment which will be crucial for climate objectives as well as enhancing access to work as well as education. Twice-hourly passenger service will facilitate 10,000 new jobs as well as increase mobility for local business.

Oxford railway line strengthens the science corridor

Oxford University vice-chancellor Prof Irene Tracey described the line as having a role to “stitch together” science parks, universities, museums, libraries, and other cultural institutions. It fits with wider East West Rail program connecting Oxford, Cambridge, and Milton Keynes, which will enhance across-locale innovation ecosystem.

Ellison Institute of Technology will provide £35 million towards new Littlemore station and will create a job for as many as 7,000 individuals. Its managing director, in a statement, claimed that it will facilitate Oxford to fulfill its promise as a “world-class science super-cluster.” Yong Shen, an individual at Oxford Science Park, further added that it shows a “major step towards sustainable transport.”

Oxford City Council intends to make more improvements, such as bridges, cycle paths, and improved bus integration, to tie the line in with local communities smoothly. Experts predict that this project will further establish Oxford as a key point in Britain’s high-tech and academic corridor.

Source: www.bbc.com

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When will the Oxford railway line reopen?

Construction is underway, with service expected to start within the next few years once new stations and supporting infrastructure are complete.

How will the Oxford railway line benefit local residents?

It will reduce travel times, create jobs, ease congestion, and connect Cowley and Littlemore with central Oxford through frequent, sustainable train service.

Does the Oxford railway line link to East West Rail?

Yes, it complements the East West Rail project, enhancing connectivity between Oxford, Cambridge, Milton Keynes, and other innovation hubs across southern England.

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