The Marston Vale Community Rail Partnership is managed by Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity (BRCC), the leading community development agency working across Bedfordshire, with a proven track record built up over 60 years.
Railway 200
2025 is the 200th anniversary of the birth of the modern railway. Britain and the world changed forever. Railway 200 celebrates the past, present and future of rail.
Join us as we mark this special occasion with a range of events and activities throughout the year.
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Community Rail Partnerships
Marston Vale Community Rail Partnership is one of a growing number of Community Rail Partnerships across the country.
They work to engage communities and help people get the most from their railways, promoting social inclusion and sustainable travel.
Community Rail Partnerships work alongside train operators to deliver improvements and bring stations back to life.
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Contact us
E-mail
officer@marstonvalecommunityrail.org.uk
Phone
01234 832645
Post
Marston Vale Community Rail Partnership,
The Old School, Cardington,
Bedford, Bedfordshire
MK44 3SX
Still time to get involved in the fantastic Bedfordshire Festival Of Autumn Walks, running until Sunday 14th September!
There’s something for everyone - from scenic 10-mile rambles to gentle wellbeing and interest walks.
Most walks are led by local Ramblers groups.
Many walks are accessible by public transport,
Most events are free and no booking required.
Check out www.bedswalkfest.co.uk/walks.php
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Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity
Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre and Tea Room
Thameslink Bedford to Bletchley Rail Users' Association
East West Railway Company
Greensand Country
Community Rail Network
Bedford Borough Council
Central Bedfordshire Council
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The Bedfordshire Brickworks Exhibition is returning by popular demand at our very own Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre on Friday 19th September from 10:00 – 4:00. Free entry! Heritage Centre and Tea Room open as usual.
Andrew Mortlock, London Brick Archivist, will be bringing an extensive collection of archives, photographs and ephemera connected with the brickworks that used to dominate the landscape along the Marston Vale Line and other areas of Bedfordshire. Andrew will also be bringing his collection of company magazines, the Phorpres News, containing records and photographs of London Brick Company workers.
Andrew and his family are steeped in London Brick with over 300 years’ service dating back to both his grandfathers.
Don’t forget Bedfordshire Bus Pass holders travel half price on our lovely Line after 10:00 on weekdays!
There are also lots of other great places to visit across Milton Keynes this week arranged by our friends Living Archive as part of Heritage Open Days
Special opening at the Heritage Centre for Heritage Open Days including Wednesday 17th and Sundays 14th & 21st September from 10:00 – 4:00 too! Check out www.marstonvalecommunityrail.org.uk/news/
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Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre and Tea Room
Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity
Greensand Country
Bedfordshire Museums Forest of Marston Vale
The Higgins Bedford Bedfordshire Archives Milton Keynes Museum
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This is my grandad, he loaded the lorries and delivered the bricks for LBC
Who'd thought this site would be a site of a brand new theme park being built in the next 5 years
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Students – save money on your commute this term!
With a Student Season Ticket, you’ll get:
50% off travel for students over 16 and 25% off for students under 15
Unlimited journeys between two chosen stations
Valid all term – including evenings & weekends
Tickets on sale until 29th October
Valid for travel from 3rd September – 23rd December
Purchase yours now at lnr.uk/students
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Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre and Tea Room
London Northwestern Railway
Kimberley STEM College
Bedford College
Milton Keynes College
Bedford School
Bedford Modern School
Bedford Girls' School
Bedford Free School
Cedars Upper School
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Got a question or a comment on the running of our lovely Line?
Managers from London Northwestern Railway will be on hand on the following services on Wednesday 3rd September:
08:00 Bletchley - Bedford
09:24 Bedford – Bletchley
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Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity
Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre and Tea Room
Forest of Marston Vale
British Regional Transport Association -BRTA
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Bedford to Bletchley Rail Users' Association
Bedford College
East West Railway Company
Greensand Country
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They won’t listen to passengers questions and only cause more misery
Stop treating this line as the last post
Only do nothing as useual
Don't mater w at you say
Hop on the train into Bedford tomorrow for the Museum of London Archaeology fantastic archaeology pop-up event!
It’s all happening at Queens Park Community Centre, Marlborough Road, Bedford, MK40 4LF from 11:00 – 6:00.
The Community Centre is a short walk from Bedford station or there are regular services from Bedford Bus Station to Queens Park (number 8).
See real artefacts from ancient times in the local area
Try your hand at basket weaving
Walk inside a Virtual Reality Iron Age roundhouse
Hear first-hand from archaeologists about their latest discoveries
No need to book – just turn up!
Check out eastwestrail.co.uk/news/latest-stories/pop-up-archaeology-museums-will-bring-the-past-to-life-for...
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Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity
Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre and Tea Room
East West Railway Company
Forest of Marston Vale Bedford Borough Council
Bedford Borough Libraries
Bedfordshire Archives
Bedfordshire Museums
Raring2go Bedford
The Higgins Bedford
The Panacea Museum
John Bunyan Museum
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Thankyou.very helpful.love this little line.used it for years😍