Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 83916
East West Rail Line: Freight
Tabled: 21 October 2025
Answered: 27 October 2025
Named DayQuestion
Greg Smith
Conservative — Mid Buckinghamshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many night time freight movements are permitted on East West Rail.
Answer
Simon LightwoodA noise assessment for East West Rail (EWR) was undertaken for the Environmental Statement supporting the Transport and Works Act Order application for the railway. The assessment assumed a traffic flow of 8 freight trains composed of 36 wagons during the...
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