"People can see it and hear it but they can't use it. It's unfortunate."
"A dispute with unions over whether the two-carriage trains require guards is widely believed to be the crucial stumbling block."
Freight trains have been running through Winslow, Buckinghamshire, since late 2024, but promised passenger services on the East West Rail remain absent. The railway aims to connect Oxford to Cambridge, enhancing housing and job growth. Despite initial plans for passenger trains to start in early 2025, delays have pushed the timeline to late 2025, with no definitive opening date provided. Local MPs express frustration over the situation, particularly for residents near Winslow station who were promised commuter access. A dispute regarding train staffing is believed to be a significant issue.
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