Rail operators have confirmed that the £100 million East West Rail line connecting Milton Keynes and Oxford will not open before Christmas as initially planned.
"The East West Rail line between Milton Keynes and Oxford will not be launched before Christmas," operators acknowledged.
The delay impacts commuters and residents awaiting faster, more reliable travel between these cities.
This delay highlights the challenges in delivering major infrastructure projects on time, despite the clear benefits anticipated from improved connectivity between Milton Keynes and Oxford.