We face an inner road scheme at Northampton, piecemeal
development and multiple development threats at Olney and Bedford junctioning
remains under a cloud of uncertainty. The railway would play a role in creating
more capacity through Milton Keynes Central Station in terms of a loop off the
West Coast Main Line (Bletchley-Bedford-Northampton/Rugby) and feed more
business into the supported East-West Rail link
(Oxford-Bedford-Cambridge/Corby). This scheme (Bedford-Olney-Northampton dubbed
'The Cobbler Line') needs professional support, interest and champions. We
should not let a strategic corridor be assassinated by piecemeal developments,
and we therefore ask you to help us get the official and strategic support we
need.
“Cambridge – Northampton was identified as a priority
pair for testing due to the potential for journey time competitiveness
(compared to car travel) and enhancement (compared to existing rail)... Whilst
the journey time saving of Cambridge – Oxford and Cambridge – Northampton are the
same, the faster journey time possible between Cambridge and Northampton means
that a higher level of transport user benefits and GVA commuting benefits are
generated, meaning that Cambridge – Northampton emerges as a higher overall
priority.”
Source: East West Rail - Central Section Conditional Outputs
Statement, East West Rail Consortium Final Report 8 August 2014, Page 64.
For further information or offers of help please contact: Chairman, Coordinator, Media and
Bedford-Northampton Rail Link Contact:
Mr Richard Pill, 24c St Michaels Road,
BEDFORD, MK40 2LT T. 01234 330090. E. richard.erta@gmail.com
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