In article , (J.
Chisholm) wrote:

The Times October 12, 2006
Levy on new houses could revive 1960s railway links

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspap...399599,00.html

"RAIL lines that closed 40 years ago could be reopened under plans
by which developers pay for new tracks in return for planning
permission to build thousands of homes.

.....
Restoring the Oxford to Cambridge route, known as the east-west
link, would halve the journey time by rail between the cities.
Passengers currently have to spend almost three hours travelling
via London.

A group of local authorities is developing proposals, to be
published early next year, for reopening the line in stages,
starting with the eastern section. The work, which is likely to
exceed £100 million, would be paid for by a roof tax on new homes
in Milton Keynes, Aylesbury and smaller communities along the
route."

*** Do they mean EASTERN rather than WESTERN?

If by "they" you mean the DCLG (né ODPM) then yes.

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Colin Rosenstiel