East West Rail & Little Shelford 2026 survey results

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​​Most people in Little Shelford don't want the Hauxton Road railway crossing to close according to the new survey.

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The vast majority of people in the village want to see a new footbridge over the railway created if the crossing is closed, the survey results show.

 

The proposals to close the crossing and not provide a replacement footbridge have been made as part of the East West Rail changes for Little Shelford.

 

The informal survey was carried out in January 2026 to better understand what Little Shelford residents think about a number of East West Rail issues that are likely to impact on the village. 127 people from the village adult population of 613 responded to the survey.

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• ​74% of respondents said that the Hauxton Road crossing shouldn't be closed. 21% said closing the crossing is a good idea.

• ​80% of people who responded said there should be a new footbridge if the crossing is closed. Just over 9% of people said the bridge is unnecessary.

• ​A new road between Hauxton Road and Newton Road is proposed. 40% of people who responded said the junction of the road with Newton Road should have a mini roundabout.  33% of people said it should be a normal T-junction.

• ​And 48% of people who responded said the priorities of the junction at the end of Newton Road with Hauxton Road should change. 28% of people said the priorities should stay the same.

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The full survey results can be seen below.

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​The survey was independent of East West Rail as well as Little Shelford Parish Council. However, the results will be shared with both parties to help shape and influence any final decisions.

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​​*The results will be shared at the special East West Rail meeting in Little Shelford on February 16.

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