London Road Level Crossing

London Road Crossing

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.

 

News

Progress Meeting with East West Rail CEO and Local Councillors

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.

Letter to new EWR CEO Beth West

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 East West Rail CEO

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.

Response to East West Rail consultation

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

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.