PROJECT EVERGREEN 3

Introduction

Chiltern Railways is proposing to construct a new railway (including the reconstruction of an existing railway) between Bicester and Oxford, together with the construction or reconstruction of stations at Bicester Town, Islip, Water Eaton and Oxford. These improvements will facilitate the operation of direct railway services between London Marylebone, High Wycombe, Bicester Town and Oxford.

Following an extended period of public consultation, on 6th January 2010 Chiltern Railways applied to the Secretary of State for the necessary powers to make this proposal a reality.

Click here to view Chiltern Railways' TWA Application

Following the initial enquiry of January 2010 to January 2011, on 24th January 2012, the Secretary of State for Transport wrote she was minded to approve the application. Following further representation and in accordance with TWA rules, the Secretary or State further announced on 6th March that she was to re-open the enquiry.  

The Inquiry will re-open at 10.00 am on Tuesday 29 May at The Kassam Stadium, Grenoble Road, Oxford, OX4 4XP.

As requested in paragraph 6 of the Secretary of State's letter of 6 March, Chiltern Railways is making available the application documents it has submitted to Natural England seeking the grant of a European Protected Species licence in respect of bats in Wolvercot tunnel. These are Chiltern Railways documents CRCL/RI/1 to CRCL/RI/3.

Click here for an introduction to the TWA Application

Click here for a summary of the impact assessment findings

Click here for access to all TWA documents