East West Railway Company

Entry into Service is complete for Connection Stage One of the East West Rail project. At 5:56am on Sunday 20 October, The East West Rail alliance director, Mark James, as delegated Network Rail programme manager for the project, shared the news that the planned Entry into Service of the Claydon Workstation area, controlling the Oxford line from Denbigh Hall South Junction (exclusive) / Fenny Stratford (exclusive) / and Bletchley Flyover North Junction to Gavray Junction (exclusive) was complete. Today, following this achievement, a test train successfully completed its first run between Oxford and Milton Keynes. Departing from Oxford station at 9:43am, a Chiltern Class 168 train made a full journey along the line, travelling via Bicester, Winslow and Bletchley before arriving at Milton Keynes Central at 10:25am. The journey took 42 minutes to complete, with the train reaching the full line speed of 100mph on several sections of line. This work brings the rail line a step closer to reopening to passengers for the first time in nearly 60 years. We would like to thank all involved for their support and guidance in the completion of the delivery of these works, enabling the Alliance, our partners and Network Rail to make this new addition to the UK rail network. Images attributed to Network Rail. For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/gZfyQRm7 AtkinsRéalis, Laing O'Rourke, Network Rail, East West Railway Company #cando #rail #EastWestRail #alliance

Exhibitor announcement 📣 We are delighted to announce East West Railway Company will be exhibiting at our Milton Keynes Business exhibition sponsored by KCI Complete Office Solutions, taking place on Thursday 7th November at the Delta Hotels by Marriott, Milton Keynes. Come join us on the day along with hundreds of other businesses 👋🏽 ⏰ Doors open 10:00 - 15:00 #FREE entry for ALL visitors 🙌 Full details can be found here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eeWKmNF7 To register your Free visitor place simply click the link below 👇🏽 https://lnkd.in/exKm7t7t #MKExpo

This test run was the result of close collaboration between East West Rail, Network Rail, Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom and Chiltern Railways. We’d also like to thank the East West Rail Alliance who delivered the successful construction of "Connection Stage One". It was inspiring to see the Chiltern Class 168 train make the monumental trip, and we're excited about the progress ahead. Thanks to everyone involved in making this moment possible. More details can be found here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gW_tS7_Z #EastWestRail #Oxford #MiltonKeynes

Thank you for having us and giving David Hughes the opportunity to share his insight on the project #ChamberNetwork #CambsChamber

The second episode of Channel 4’s "Abandoned Railways from Above" series took to the air this weekend featuring the Oxford to Cambridge line. The programme delved into the the fascinating  history of the former “Varsity Line” and the role it played in the Second World War. This episode also reports on the current work to rebuild and reopen the Bicester to Bletchley section which is due to take to carry its first passengers next year. Watch here on Channel 4 Catch up: https://lnkd.in/ephHSXkK #AbandonedRailways #VarsityLine #EWR

Today RIA is hosting the Infrastructure Member Interest Group at Arup, Birmingham, discussing infrastructure projects across the Midlands and the rest of the country. We are exploring ideas around unlocking economic growth through investment in infrastructure, the role of private investment, and what the future may hold under the new government. Speakers today are: 🔵 Mal Drury-Rose FCIRO, West Midlands Rail Executive 🔵 Stuart Edwards, East West Railway Company 🔵 Charles Wain, National Infrastructure Commission 🔵 Andrew Bilous, National Skills Academy for Rail (NSAR) 🔵 Fiona Broomfield MCIPR, RBD Community #Infrastructure #RailwayIndustryAssociation #RIA

We are proud to announce that we have another exhibitor, East West Railway Company who will be exhibiting at Your Business Expo Bedfordshire 2024 👏 Your Business Expo Bedfordshire is taking place on the 8th of October at King's House Bedford. The expo is open to absolutely everyone, from SMEs to large corporations. If you’re based in Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire or surrounding areas and have a product or service to offer to the community, this expo is for you👏 Are you keen to get involved as a sponsor, exhibitor, visitor or networking opportunity? Check out our option today - https://lnkd.in/epTmRaet Find new suppliers, make new connections, and troubleshoot issues your business may face with like-minded businesses and individuals in the area. Stuart Edwards #YBE #YBE2024 #YBEBEDS #exhibitions #networking #Bedfordshire #community #reach #Bedfordbusiness

East West Rail (EWR) is nearing completion on its new stations and has commenced systems testing between Bicester and Bletchley, while a former Arup director has been confirmed as new CEO of East West Railway Company Full story:

🚉✨ Daisy Chapman-Chamberlain is paving the way for more inclusive railway stations with #IntelligentWayfinding! 🌍💡 At East West Railway Company, she focuses on transforming rail travel to be safer, more accessible, and enjoyable for everyone. From multi-format information systems to innovative design considerations, every step is about enhancing user experience and removing barriers. Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/eeeNAwP8 #Accessibility #RailInnovation #SustainableTransport

We're pleased to announce the appointment of David Hughes as our Chief Executive Officer, effective from Monday 3 June 2024. David said: “I’m very excited to be joining the EWR team at this important moment. I’ve spent my career to date delivering transport connections that both make a real difference to the lives of the communities they serve, and boost economic growth as well - EWR epitomises that." https://lnkd.in/eiCvhw2c #EastWestRail