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RMT, ASLEF & TSSA Industrial Action in December & January
The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) has announced its members intend to take industrial action on the following dates: Additionally, the union have announced action short of a strike between Sunday 18th December 2022 and Monday 2nd January 2023. The impact on services during this time is to be confirmed. The…
Christmas Concerts at Bedford Station in Aid of Bedford Foodbank
Passengers arriving at Bedford Station on Monday 19th December were entertained by a selection of carols and Christmas music by Bedford Choral Society. A team from Marston Vale CRP, Beds & Herts CRP and Thameslink were busy collecting food and cash donations for Bedford Foodbank during the concert. Thanks to passengers for their generous donations…
Marston Vale Line Santa Special and ‘Santa’s Special’ Grotto at Lidlington Announcement
Unfortunately the event on Saturday 17th December is unable to take place due to circumstances beyond our control. Apologies for any disappointment caused. We hope to run an Easter Eggspress in April. Watch this space! We wish you all a very Happy Christmas in the meantime!
Suspension of Marston Vale Line Service
We regret to announce that Marston Vale Line services have been temporarily suspended until further notice. The suspension follows confirmation yesterday that Vivarail (the company which maintains the trains) has entered administration. Without the guarantee of effective maintenance cover for the fleet London Northwestern Railway have been left with no option but to temporarily suspend…