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I was pleased to welcome the new CEO of East West Rail, Beth West, to the London Road Crossing. Beth was able to see for herself how busy the crossing is, and I reiterated to her how important London Road is for residents of Bicester and the surrounding area as a key route through the town.

After visiting the crossing, I was pleased to chair a roundtable discussion between EWR and a cross-party group of Bicester town, district and county councillors. This was a great opportunity to raise local concerns with the senior leadership of EWR directly.

Beth told us that EWR are still working through the responses to last year’s consultation on the crossing, as a result of the sheer number of responses received. EWR have been left under no illusion as to the strength of local feeling on this important issue.

The councillors and I made clear that it is vital EWR do not cut the town in half by simply closing the crossing without a proper solution in place. Beth gave welcome assurances that EWR are committed to working with the local community to find a viable solution which avoids that outcome.

I think it is important to move the conversation on London Road away from ifs and buts and on to real, practical solutions. In this vein, we had a productive discussion on a range of possible solutions. EWR committed to come back to us with more detailed plans on the most viable options. We have agreed to meet again to discuss these plans in two months’ time.

The London Road crossing has been an issue which I have worked on since I was first elected. While we were all in agreement that Beth’s assurances today are a welcome step in the right direction, we must now get some concrete plans on the table. I will continue to hold EWR to account until a proper solution is found for Bicester once and for all.

 

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Victoria with EWR and councillors

Progress Meeting with East West Rail CEO and Local Councillors

Friday, 13 January, 2023

I was pleased to welcome Beth West, East West Rail CEO, and her team back to Bicester today for a progress meeting with a cross-party group of local councillors. This follows an earlier meeting last summer when I took Beth to see the London Road crossing for herself.

Victoria and Beth West at London Road crossing

New East West Rail CEO visits Bicester

Thursday, 28 July, 2022

It was great to welcome the new CEO of East West Rail, Beth West, to Bicester this morning.

EWR

Meeting with the new East West Rail CEO

Wednesday, 29 June, 2022

It was good to have an introductory call with the new CEO of the East West Rail Company, Beth West, on Monday.

London Road Crossing

Letter to new EWR CEO Beth West

Friday, 29 April, 2022

Earlier this week, I wrote to the new CEO of the East West Rail Company, Beth West, who took up her post at the beginning of the month.

Meeting with Simon Blanchflower

Meeting with East West Rail CEO

Friday, 17 December, 2021

Last week, I had a call with the East West Rail Company CEO, Simon Blanchflower, as well as Strategy Director Will Gallagher and Engagement Manager Jordi Beascoechea.

Bicester

Response to East West Rail consultation

Wednesday, 9 June, 2021

Over the past few weeks East-West Rail Company held their second non-statutory consultation on their plans for the Oxford-Cambridge line, including the London Road Crossing. We have been discussing the crossing for a number of years.

Network Rail Update

Wednesday, 20 March, 2019

I am pleased to be able to confirm that Network Rail have agreed to the proposed signal enhancements at London Road Crossing. This will be implemented before further East West Rail services begin operation.

Meeting with Rail Minister

Tuesday, 5 March, 2019

I was pleased to invite Rail Minister Andrew Jones to the constituency today to discuss the London Road crossing with local councillors. Positive, constructive discussions took place regarding funding for possible solutions at the crossing.

Left to right: Cllr Les Sibley, Jacqui Cox (OCC), Cllr Dan Sames, Cllr Yvonne Constance, Cllr Ian Hudspeth, Cllr Michael Waine, Cllr Lawrie Stratford, Victoria Prentis MP, Cllr Barry Wood

Work to Resolve London Road Issue Continues

Thursday, 17 January, 2019

On Monday 14 January, Victoria Prentis MP joined local councillors and leaders of both Councils to continue work to resolve issues with the London Road crossing in Bicester.

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