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Cambridge South railway station records over 400,000 journeys in its first 100 days
Overview
Cambridge South railway station, which opened on 28 June, has recorded more than 400,000 journeys during its first 100 days of operation. Serving the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, the station links patients, staff, and visitors to major hospitals and businesses such as Addenbrooke's and AstraZeneca, helping to reduce local road congestion.
Key points
- Cambridge South railway station has recorded over 400,000 journeys in its first 100 days.
- The station opened to the public on 28 June and handles up to 20 services during peak hours.
- It provides direct rail access to the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, including Addenbrooke's Hospital and AstraZeneca.
- GBR Anglia stated the station is on track to reach the expected 1.8 million journeys within its first six months.
- The £250m project was fully funded by the government, with an additional £5m contributed by local partners and AstraZeneca.