http://www.businessweekly.co.uk/news...rticle_id=9316

The above article implies that the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
(ODPM) will reopen the Thameslink 2000 public inquiry in September so
that the remaining issues over the scheme, which have now been solved,
can be laid to rest and work can begin.

Interestingly, it also says that DEFRA have commissioned a studies (not
that that means anything useful) into the East-West rail link between
Oxford and Cambridge via Bletchley and Bedford, as part of an
investigation into supporting the new Milton Keynes & South Midlands
housing plans around Milton Keynes. The article hints that they might
actually consider building the houses around the railway line to make
sure there is a rail link to support the growth. (gasp of shock)

Finally, detailed plans are apparently under development for the new
Aylesbury Parkway station a short distance to the northwest of
Aylesbury. It seems as though funding is around too. This would be
supported by something Adrian Shooter said to the Imperial College
Railway Society a few weeks ago.

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Dave Arquati
Imperial College, SW7
www.alwaystouchout.com - Transport projects in London