Calls to start building Oxford to Witney rail line now
Campaigners for a new railway link between Oxford and Witney are calling on the government to fund it and start work as soon as possible.
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Campaigners for a new railway link between Oxford and Witney are calling on the government to fund it and start work as soon as possible.
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A £15,000 cash injection was approved by West Oxfordshire District Council (WODC) last week. The aim of the project is to make Hanborough railway station a key transport hub, in turn reducing pressure on the A40, while also promoting active travel including walking, cycling and the use of buses. WODC’s cabinet approved the funding, which will come from the unallocated Housing and Planning Delivery Grant, and will match-fund a £15,000 contribution from Oxfordshire County Council. Jeff Haine, cabinet member for planning strategy at WODC, said: “This masterplan will map out the hug...