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Barrier down time at the London Road level crossing has long been a cause of concern in Bicester. This is expected to get worse as East West Rail is completed and an increased number of services operate through Bicester. EWR are currently working on proposals for the crossing, with different possibilities being considered. We must find a solution which does not cut our town in half.

This is an issue which I have worked on since I was first elected, chairing meetings with previous administrations at the District and County Council, and meeting multiple Rail Ministers to discuss it in greater detail. Read the articles below to follow the latest updates on this campaign.

 

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London Road Meeting with EWR

London Road Crossing Meeting with EWR

Friday, 4 August, 2023

I was pleased to welcome East West Rail’s senior management back to Bicester yesterday to discuss progress on a solution for the London Road crossing with local councillors.

LR

London Road Level Crossing Update

Saturday, 27 May, 2023

Barrier down time at the London Road level crossing has long been a cause of concern in Bicester.

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.

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