CBI welcomes £760 million funding announcement for East-West Rail

Richard Tunnicliffe, CBI East of England Director, said:

“This welcome investment and continued Government support for East-West Rail can play a vital role in unlocking the economic potential of Oxford-Cambridge Arc and the wider East of England region.

“Restoring rail travel to communities after more than 50 years will create fresh opportunities and enhance lives, while opening new doors for business investment. The creation of 1,500 skilled jobs during the construction phase is also good news.

“Levelling-up regional infrastructure must continue to be a priority for this Government as the UK looks to bounce back from the pandemic and rebuild a fairer and greener future economy.”