Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business

Bedford rail project is a shambles

Bedford Town centre, Bedfordshire, South East EnglandG0XP06 Bedford Town centre, Bedfordshire, South East England
‘One drawback is that the chosen route will mean freight trains will travel the length of Bedford.’ Photograph: Paul White/South East England/Alamy

The Luton Dart is not the only railway to be causing concern in Bedfordshire because of cost (Luton Dart: ‘the most expensive train in Britain’ opens for business, 3 March). In the north of the county, we are faced with East West Rail (EWR).

The current proposed route went from one of the most expensive possibilities to one of the cheapest. This difference is yet to be explained properly. In addition, many people did not know about this project until compulsory purchase notices were delivered.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.