Object

Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation

Representation ID: 3707

Received: 21/08/2021

Respondent: Mr Tony Ploszajski

Representation Summary:

There is considerable local opposition to the principle of a town centre railway hub for the East-West Rail, with the associated logistical and environmental challenges to constructing a line along proposed Route E over the hills to the north of Bedford. The wording of this element of the vision should reflect the potential for a re-think of the route, which could involve a station to the south of Bedford.

Full text:

There is considerable local opposition to the principle of a town centre railway hub for the East-West Rail, with the associated logistical and environmental challenges to constructing a line along proposed Route E over the hills to the north of Bedford. The wording of this element of the vision should reflect the potential for a re-think of the route, which could involve a station to the south of Bedford.