The UK government has approved significant transportation projects on 2024-03-06 and 2024-03-07, including the extension of the East West Rail line and a new train service between London and Scotland. The East West Rail line's next stretch, a key part of a multi-billion pound project, has seen the final parts of its track laid between Bicester and Bletchley, with the final clips installed in Oxfordshire on 2024-03-08, marking a milestone towards passenger services commencing next year. Additionally, a new train service connecting London with central Scotland, including stops at Stirling and Lockerbie and extending to Nuneaton, has been greenlit. This service has been dubbed the 'Braveheart line'. In parallel, the A66 road is set to be dualled between Scotch Corner and Penrith, a £1.6bn plan initially proposed in 2016, aimed at easing congestion, boosting the economy, and enhancing safety. These developments represent a significant investment in the UK's transportation infrastructure, aiming to improve connectivity and support economic growth.
Yesterday marked a significant milestone for @eastwestrail with the final section of track laid between Oxford & Bletchley, paving the way for passenger services next year. Great to join @gregsmith_uk to put the final clip in place. https://t.co/U8qK3OmZbo
The £1.6bn plan to make the A66 a duel carriageway road from Penrith to Scotch Corner, first proposed in 2016, has been approved by the transport secretary. https://t.co/Sps3LtDDvw
Long-awaited upgrades approved as road to be dualled between Scotch Corner and Penrith. https://t.co/RGA77tplH0
The final piece of track has been installed on one of the UKs biggest rollercoasters. Tap below to read more: https://t.co/TtEMZJe8SI
East West Rail lays final clips in Oxfordshire track https://t.co/jqlyKcdMAn
The final parts of a railway track, that is part of a multi-billion pound project, have been laid between Bicester and Bletchley https://t.co/U2rMOJn7dx
East West Rail lays final clips in Oxfordshire track https://t.co/sUCnZ1kFg6 #bbcsouthnews
A66: Long-awaited upgrades approved as road to be dualled between Scotch Corner and Penrith https://t.co/RGA77tplH0 https://t.co/RGA77tplH0
A great achievement for Cumbria and the North - a decent road linking West and East - fifteen years in the making - well done @DrNeilHudson and so many other for finally getting it this far. Next step - building it! 🚧🛣️ https://t.co/eFuC7vTRND
Great news! Planning permission to dual the A66! Having campaigned & supported my constituents to see this scheme develop & opened the project hub, delighted to get the go ahead.This upgrade will relieve congestion, boost the economy & make the road safer https://t.co/MwlXWv9L6b https://t.co/J1qL5U9O67
A new train service between Scotland and London, which will stop at Nuneaton, has been approved by rail regulators. https://t.co/dfaHrg5blv
New train services between London and Scotland get go-ahead https://t.co/6ik1IhbIRx
Lockerbie stop for new Stirling to London train https://t.co/01nZiNf52Y
New train service between Stirling and London approved https://t.co/zJlPEyOhPL
The Braveheart line? New train service unveiled between London and Stirling 🏴 https://t.co/3U58K9lXM5
New train services between London and Scotland given green light https://t.co/LrAck2jQU1
A new train service between London and central Scotland has been given the go-ahead ✍️: @NeilLancefield https://t.co/PPiQE9zWcO
Next stretch of East West Rail line approved in Budget https://t.co/TiS7ya0cNz #bbcsouthnews
Next stretch of East West Rail line approved in Budget https://t.co/Px5uqIAKDP