New Station For Soham Steaming Ahead

Proposals for a new railway station in Soham move forward with submission of planning application.

Network Rail is seeking permitted development rights to build the station following the announcement in September 2019 for a £18.6m funding package from the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority.

The new station at Soham will include construction of a single 102 metre platform to accommodate four car train services including waiting shelters, lighting, information screens and a public address system, installation of a stepped footbridge across the railway to connect to an existing public right of way, designed for any future installation of lifts for a potential second platform for any scheme.

Construction of a drop off point and a car park to accommodate 50 vehicles and five spaces for blue badge holders, as well as lighting masts will be included along with cycle parking and ticket vending machines on the station forecourt.

Subject to gaining the consent required, the construction for the station is currently planned to begin later this year and is expected to be completed in spring 2022.

The plans have been welcomed by Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Mayor James Palmer who said, “Cutting through the endless delay has been a priority for the Combined Authority and it will be until the first passenger boards the first train.

"We’re here to deliver growth and this station will supercharge the whole local economy, reducing pressure and pollution on the A142, improving connections to Ely, Bury St Edmunds and beyond, giving residents wider access to jobs as well as opening Soham for business and tourism, and attracting further investment.  We’re funding this project and I will keep pushing for the earliest possible delivery.”