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Milton Keynes City Council has welcomed £17 million in UK Government funding for a new eastern entrance at Bletchley Railway Station, a project intended to give the town centre a direct rail link from Queensway and support wider regeneration across Bletchley and Fenny Stratford.
The funding follows a long-running local campaign for better access to the station. The council said earlier in 2026 that it would contribute up to £5 million if needed, bringing the potential public investment behind the entrance to as much as £22 million.
The new entrance is planned for the eastern side of the station, connecting rail passengers more directly with Bletchley’s main high street. Council leaders say the change is expected to shorten local journeys, improve access to town centre shops and strengthen the area’s role as East West Rail improves connections between Oxford and Cambridge.
£17 million confirmed for the station entrance
The Government commitment covers a major access project at Bletchley Railway Station, with Milton Keynes City Council positioned as a funding partner if extra support is required.
| Detail | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| Government funding | £17 million |
| Possible council contribution | Up to £5 million |
| Station | Bletchley Railway Station |
| New access point | Eastern entrance |
| Main town centre link | Queensway |
| Published date | 3 June 2026 |
The council described the funding decision as a shared investment in a more modern and accessible station gateway. The project is also tied to the council’s Bletchley and Fenny Stratford 2050 Vision, which sets out plans for stronger connections, improved public spaces and more active streets.
Faster access between Queensway and the platforms
The practical change for passengers is the proposed direct route between the station and Queensway. At present, the station does not provide that straightforward eastern town centre connection, limiting how easily rail users can move between trains, shops, services and local streets.
Once delivered, the entrance is expected to make journeys simpler for commuters, visitors and residents travelling through Bletchley. It should also improve how the station works as a local transport hub, especially as East West Rail increases the importance of Bletchley on the regional rail map.
East West Railway Company Chief Executive David Hughes said the confirmed funding would allow construction of an entrance that gives passengers a “vital, direct connection” between the railway and the town centre.
Queensway businesses expected to benefit
The council’s case for the project is not only about railway access. By sending more passengers directly towards Queensway, the entrance is intended to increase footfall for local shops, services and hospitality businesses.
That matters because Queensway is already part of regeneration work funded through the Town Deal programme. Work is under way to create safer streets, improve parking and make the high street more attractive as a place to spend time.
The wider Bletchley and Fenny Stratford 2050 Vision also names Queensway, the Brunel Centre and Aylesbury Street as areas where public realm improvements and better connections could help the town centre recover and grow.
Cllr Jane Carr, Leader of Milton Keynes City Council, said the entrance would “open up the station” and bring more people into the heart of the town. She linked the project directly to Bletchley’s future position as East West Rail develops.
Regeneration plans around Bletchley and Fenny Stratford
The station entrance sits within a broader plan to make Bletchley and Fenny Stratford one of the better-connected areas in the region. Improved access to rail services is expected to support jobs, education, visitors and future investment.
Cllr Ed Hume, the cabinet member responsible for Bletchley Town Deal, called the funding a “transformational moment” for the town and said the new entrance would unlock opportunities for growth, jobs and investment.
The council said the campaign for the entrance had strong public backing from residents and local groups. The next phase will determine how the confirmed Government funding and any required council contribution are taken through design, construction planning and delivery.
No opening date has been confirmed in the council announcement. The immediate confirmed change is the funding commitment for the eastern entrance, with the project now positioned as part of the wider East West Rail and town centre regeneration programme.
Source: Milton Keynes City Council
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- 2026-06-03 22:26
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