Wixams Railway Station
The station was due to be completed in 2015, but Network Rail withdrew their promise of funding. In 2017, Gallagher Estates applied for funding from the government for the station.
In July 2017, it was reported the site would be located further north as part of the East West Rail project.
In January 2019, East West Railway Company revealed 5 options for a potential Bedford-Cambridge route, with 3 of the options proposing a new station at Bedford South close to Wixams. However in January 2020, the preferred route was announced which does not include a Bedford South station.
In January 2022 Bedford Borough Council announced that it has chosen a preferred design for the new station. This design will now be put forward as a planning application, with completion of the station expected in 2024.
The station is close to the planned Universal theme park. The station is expected to be significantly expanded in size, if the park is built as planned.
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References
- ^ "Application submitted for Wixams railway station link - Local - Bedford Today". www.bedfordtoday.co.uk. Archived from the original on 14 March 2012.
- ^ "The Wixams, Bedfordshire | A new railway station providing regular services to London and the wider regions". thewixams.co.uk. Archived from the original on 6 October 2011.
- ^ "Bedfordshire onsunday has closed".
- ^ "New location proposed for Wixams". 16 July 2017.
- ^ "Bedford to Cambridge Train Line". East West Rail.
- ^ Hutchinson, Paul (14 January 2022). "Preferred design of Wixams train station revealed with 2024 completion still 'on track'".
- ^ "Universal resort could mean bigger Wixams railway station". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
