Meldreth Road, Shepreth, Level Crossing public inquiry result
It is heartening to see that the inspector in the public inquiry for the Cambridge re-signalling project listened to strong local representations on this matter, including from the Community Rail Partnership, recommending that the introduction of a full barrier crossing with much longer downtimes should not take place. You can find out more here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cambridge-re-signalling
Cambridge South Station: direct link from our stations?
While one might think that it could not be otherwise, a direct link from Meldreth, Shepreth and
Foxton Stations to the upcoming new Cambridge South Station at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus (serving Addenbrooke’s etc), was not assumed. Due to the complexity of pressures on the overall Network Rail timetable, adding the time for this direct link was in doubt – in which case passengers from our three village stations would need to travel to Cambridge and then back-track to Cambridge South. We’re delighted to report now that a direct link from the stations to Cambridge South has been confirmed. This will be a transformative public transport link for our area. The new station is due to open in 2025.
East West Rail public engagement events
EWR has advertised the following – all to take place between 2-7PM
- May 22, Comberton Village Hall, Green Ed CB23 7DY
- May 21, St Philips Church Centre Mill Road Cambridge CB1 3AN
- May 10, South Cambs District Council offices Cambourne
Thank you to our station gardeners!
Our stations look lovely all year round, thanks to our long-established volunteer gardeners. A big thank you for the cheer they bring to all. If you’d like to join in with any gardening sessions, please get in touch – all welcome.
Susan van de Ven and Sarah Grove,
Meldreth Shepreth and Foxton Community Rail Partnership
railusergroup@gmail.com or sarahgrove.msfcrp@gmail.com
