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.
Watch the official Railway 200 video:
Find out more about national events and activities here >
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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E-mail
officer@marstonvalecommunityrail.org.uk
Phone
01234 832645
Post
Marston Vale Community Rail Partnership,
The Old School, Cardington,
Bedford, Bedfordshire
MK44 3SX
We’re thrilled to share that our very own Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre has been featured in the latest edition of RAIL Magazine out today! 🚂
The article highlights our journey from a derelict Station House to a vibrant Heritage Centre; a real community hub with a Museum, Tea Room, Gift Shop and Wellbeing Garden and much more!
The Heritage Centre has been instrumental in the huge rise in passenger numbers on our lovely Line and also plays a key role in celebrating local heritage and creating a welcoming space for everyone.
From heritage exhibitions to green wellbeing projects like Rails to Roots, we’re proud to show how Community Rail can make a real difference.
Huge thanks to our amazing volunteers from the Friends of Ridgmont Station and Rails to Roots Group, we couldn't have done it without you!
Pick up your copy of RAIL Magazine from all good newsagents to read the full feature and discover why the Heritage Centre is at the heart of the Marston Vale Line’s revival.
And do pay us a visit! Heritage Centre opening hours are Thursday – Saturday 10:00 – 4:00. Booking recommended for the Tea Room – call 01525 287120.
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Respect to the many and now the few
Delighted to announce Railway 200: The Show is coming to our area next month!
This is a brand-new show from Gare Du Nord Theatre Group supported by Avanti West Coast takes a comical, educational and entertaining look back at our railways from the past 200 years. Suitable for all ages.
Along the way we meet famous historic people, relive event milestones and learn the ups and downs from the past two centuries of our railway’s history. Complete with original new music, this show takes you back to the golden age of rail. Come and find out how it all started, what the Bronte’s had to do with trains and what was the British Rail Flying Saucer all about?
Performances are as follows:
Saturday 29th November - Queensway Methodist Church Hall, Queensway, Bletchley, MK2 2HB – 6:15pm & 8:30pm
Sunday 30th November - Place Theatre, Bradgate Road, Bedford, MK40 3DE – 2:30pm.
Tickets £6 adults, £4 Senior Citizens & children
Check out www.marstonvalecommunityrail.org.uk/railway-200-show for details.
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Hop on the train into Bedford for the fantastic North Bedfordshire Campaign For Real Ale (North Beds Camra)) Beer & Cider Festival at Bedford Corn Exchange! Just a short walk from Bedford St Johns.
Lots of great live entertainment during the Festival. Food available too!
Check out northbeds.camra.org.uk for full details.
And with the last train to Bletchley at 10:38 on weekdays and 10:19 on Saturdays you can enjoy the Festival to the full!
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