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The Beds Bulletin had an article too (their website also has a version of the above quoted one), and more interestingly a letter to the editor opposing Route E. The email address of the correspondent pointed me to this website: https://bootroutee.co.uk/
Bedford council confirmed it would be going ahead some time ago. I found this more recent article where it is reaffirmed:
https://www.bedfordindependent.co.uk/wixams-station-and-better-connectivity-prioritised-in-councils-new-rail-investment-strategy/
The press release contains the most detailed map available, until the exact route is decided: https://eastwestrail.co.uk/latest-news/press-releases/preferred-route-option-between-bedford-and-cambridge-announced
He'd been campaigning for it apparently. As you say, he wasn't allowed to divulge the information so wouldn't confirm it. It does tally up with the planning plan in the article I posted previously though, so it seems likely this route has been selected.
Had this in my news feed today.
https://www.biggleswadetoday.co.uk/news/shambles-for-central-bedfordshire-s-local-plan-after-inspectors-list-100-concerns-1-9133070
The map shows a northerly route only.
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