A few days left to view Carterton to Oxford railway proposal

The A40 has long been a bottleneck for travel to and from Oxford. With significant house building due along the road over the coming years, including a new garden village north of Eynsham, the council is advocating that rail would be a practical solution, drawing traffic off the A40 and providing a much quicker and more reliable transport option for residents and businesses to the heart of Oxford and the railway system beyond.

Local MP for Witney, Charlie Maynard, added, “Here in West Oxfordshire, we face some of the worst congestion in the county. The Government has required thousands of new houses to be built locally, but we still have no railway serving Carterton, Witney, or Eynsham. Without action, the traffic problems on the A40 and beyond will only get worse. That’s why it’s so important that the County Council hears loud and clear from residents that we want the Carterton–Witney–Oxford railway restored.” 

The consultation is open until 1 October. Residents can take part and find out more by visiting: www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/railconsultation