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Plans for East West Rail maintenance depot at Fulbourn withdrawn
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The East West Railway Company has withdrawn its proposal to build a train maintenance and wash depot at Fulbourn near Cambridge. Chief Executive David Hughes stated that the company is now confident existing rail industry-owned sites can meet operators' needs, bringing relief to local residents and businesses who had raised concerns about the development.
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- The East West Rail proposal for a train maintenance centre at Fulbourn has been withdrawn.
- CEO David Hughes stated that existing rail industry-owned sites will meet train operators' requirements.
- Local MP Pippa Heylings welcomed the decision, noting it will bring relief to residents and businesses.
- The decision followed collaboration between the rail industry, Network Rail, and train operators to find alternative solutions.
- East West Rail will eventually connect Oxford, Milton Keynes, Bedford, and Cambridge.