Station - Beaulieu Park Station will have 750 car park spaces and four bus routes will be extended (Image: Network Rail)BusThe C11, C9, C8 and 73, operated by First, will be extended to stop at Beaulieu Park Station from opening day. Essex County Council in partnership with Chelmsford City Council began the delivery of Beaulieu Park Station after securing funding in June 2022, with construction beginning in March 2023. Previously expected to open in 2026, the good progress made in construction by Network Rail and its contractor Murphy means Beaulieu Park Station is now anticipated to open earlier than planned, with an expected launch date of October 26, 2025. Why is Beaulieu Park Station good for Essex residents? Beaulieu Park Station is a significant addition to the Beaulieu and Channels neighbourhoods, which form the first phase of the new Chelmsford Garden Community.