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East West Rail\u2019s newly completed \u00a31.2 billion line carried its first commercial freight train from Didcot to Milton Keynes, connecting with the West Coast Main Line. The milestone aligns with Maritime Transport\u2019s Northampton Gateway terminal launch, enabling faster freight movement. Designed for 40mph junction access, the modern infrastructure reduces disruption to passenger services and supports low-carbon logistics, marking progress in expanding UK freight capacity and improving Oxford\u2013Cambridge regional connectivity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

East West Rail\u2019s newly completed \u00a31.2 billion line carried its first commercial freight train from Didcot to Milton Keynes, connecting with the West Coast Main Line. The milestone aligns with Maritime Transport\u2019s Northampton Gateway terminal launch, enabling faster freight movement…. 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