Construction has started on a new £28 million railway station at Waterbeach, just north of Cambridge, as the local community prepares for major growth.
Spencer Rail Engineering has been appointed to deliver the project on behalf of the Greater Cambridge Partnership, with funding from the partnership and Homes England. A groundbreaking ceremony brought together local authorities, project partners and funding bodies.
A station planned alongside new homes
Waterbeach’s population is expected to grow as 11,000 homes are built in the area. The station was included as a condition of planning approval for those homes, linking the new development with better public transport from the outset.
Built on the Cambridge to Ely railway line, the station will feature two fully accessible platforms, a footbridge and lifts. Plans also include integrated facilities for walking, cycling and buses, giving passengers more options for reaching the railway.
The project is intended to provide modern rail infrastructure for the expanding community. It will also support access to Cambridge and other destinations along the line, while making the station easier to use for people with limited mobility.
Why it matters for Britain
The scheme connects planned housing growth with transport investment, rather than leaving residents dependent on existing services. Its accessible design and links to walking, cycling and buses could help create more practical low-carbon travel choices for people living in the new Waterbeach community.
