The world-renowned Campus is investigating the potential for a dedicated route for electric autonomous vehicles between the Hinxton-based site and Whittlesford Parkway railway station. This would create a safe, sustainable and reliable way for people to travel to and from the Campus, while also creating a scalable model for use of autonomous vehicles across the UK. The Campus has received funding as part of the Government’s CAM Pathfinder Programme to carry out the year-long feasibility study. This will enable the Campus to understand what is needed to run the service safely, regularly and at a cost that could work long-term. Currently, the Campus runs shuttle buses and coaches to and from Whittlesford Parkway to get people to the site, as there is no direct public transport link. A dedicated land corridor for autonomous vehicles would make it easier for workers and visitors to reach the Campus, offer predictable journey times, and help to cut congestion and emissions. Over time, the corridor could also evolve into a publicly accessible link, improving wider connectivity. The proposed corridor leverages Wellcome Trust’s unique position as sole landowner of an uninterrupted stretch of land, potentially enabling a controlled environment for autonomous operations without the complexity of mixed traffic. With Greater Cambridge continuing to grow as a global centre for life sciences and innovation, better transport links are key to attracting companies and investment and unlocking new jobs. The study will produce an investment-ready plan that could be relevant to science and innovation sites across Greater Cambridge and the UK, showing how autonomous vehicles can support growth and job creation. Robert Evans, Chief Executive of the Wellcome Genome Campus, said: “As we progress with our major expansion – which will see our Campus triple in size over the next 10-15 years – we are looking at