Decision details

Decision details

East West Rail

Decision Maker: EXECUTIVE

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To agree a contribution by the Council towards the delivery of the East West Rail Western Section, and authorisation to sign appropriate legal agreements.

Decision:

1.         That the Council supports the East West Rail Western Section project, with a preference for a new Bedford to Oxford/Reading rail service to include a stop at Ridgmont station.

RECOMMENDED to Council

1.         That the Council’s contribution to the East West Rail Western Section project of an estimated £5.180 million be included in  future updates of the Capital Programme.

Publication date: 15/08/2013

Date of decision: 13/08/2013

Decided at meeting: 13/08/2013 - EXECUTIVE

Effective from: 23/08/2013

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