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.
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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
Hop on the train to Stewartby tomorrow (Saturday 5th September) for the fantastic ‘100 Years of Stewartby History Exhibition’ at the Village Hall from 12pm to 4pm. Free entry! The Village Hall is just a short walk from Stewartby Station.
2026 is a special year as Stewartby celebrates its centenary, 100 years since the village was established in 1926 for workers of the London Brick Company.
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.
There will also be a range of other displays and stalls. Refreshments available.
We will be there with our 180th Anniversary & Marston Vale Line Memories displays.
Don’t forget Bedfordshire Bus Pass holders travel half price on our lovely Line all day on Saturdays!
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Why advertise this then keep cancelling the trains!!!!!!! Absolute s*** as usual!
Our fantastic Friends of Ridgmont Station volunteers are looking for new members to join their friendly refreshments team!
This involves serving refreshments from a menu including hot & cold drinks, sausage rolls, homemade cakes & scones from Cakes By Elaine, cream tea and ice cream. Food Hygiene Certificate Level One and other training provided.
Shifts are 10:30 – 1:30 and 1:30 – 4:00 Wednesday – Saturday.
Sound up your street? Please DM us or call 01234 832645.
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The car park at Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre is temporarily closed until tomorrow morning (Friday). A water main has burst on Station Road overnight.
Access is available from the A507 and there is alternative parking outside the Heritage Centre.
Our fantastic Friends of Ridgmont Station team are here as usual and pleased to welcome visitors. Hot & cold drinks, sausage rolls, homemade cakes from Cakes By Elaine, cream tea and ice cream available. Museum tours are running too!
Opening hours are Wednesday - Saturday 11:00 - 4:00.
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Thanks for the update. Looking forward to popping down Saturday 😊
We have been deeply shocked and saddened to hear of the train collision near Bedford on Friday.
Our thoughts are with the family & friends of the train driver who very sadly lost his life, all those injured and the railway staff & emergency services who were at the scene.
A complex recovery operation has begun to remove the damaged trains before Network Rail engineers assess any damage and complete necessary repairs.
The line between Bedford & Luton is expected to be closed until at least the end of the day on Friday 26th June. The following stations will have no Thameslink service:
• Bedford
• Flitwick
• Harlington
• Leagrave
A very limited rail replacement bus service will run between Bedford and Luton.
Please see www.thameslinkrailway.com
East Midlands Railway and Thameslink ticket holders are being accepted on the Marston Vale Line.
East Midlands Railway have established a dedicated ‘phone line for passengers and their families who were directly involved in the incident. The line is staffed by trained colleagues who will be able to help with queries including the return of personal possessions and refer customers and families to the British Red Cross should further support be needed.
The telephone number is 0333 212 59 34 – open at the following times:
• Monday - Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
• Saturday: 08:00 - 20:00
• Sunday: 10:00 - 20:00
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It's disappointing that Bedford-Bletchley is mentioned nowhere in the National Rail travel advice. If you are heading for London you are doomed to use buses or find your way to another main line. Odd, because you can still get from Bedford to London by rail, with only one change.
OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU. From your Community Rail and ‘Railway Family’ colleagues at ‘The Friends of Fareham Railway Station’. ❤️
It's quite sad and emotional I hope everyone is ok I'm wearing a lanyard with my EMR smart card to pay respects to everyone who's involved and the death of the driver