All clear for Cambridge South passengers

All clear for Cambridge South passengers Fri, 19/06/2026 - 09:40 19 June 2026 The new Cambridge South railway station has been authorised to open by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), the rail regulator, clearing the way for passengers to travel to and from the station from Sunday 28 June 2026. Cover Image Image Body Components The new station will provide direct rail access to the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Europe’s largest medical research facility. The campus is home to NHS hospitals, University of Cambridge facilities and major life sciences organisations, with the new station located close to the Laboratory of Molecular Biology, AstraZeneca's Discovery Centre and Royal Papworth Hospital. Cambridge South will provide up to nine trains an hour to Cambridge and directly connect the campus to major cities and transport hubs including London Kings Cross/St Pancras International, Stansted and Gatwick Airports and Birmingham, improving access to jobs, healthcare, research and education across the region. ORR's authorisation covers the new station and associated infrastructure, including its four new platforms, six lifts providing step-free access, passenger information systems and