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Christmas Concerts at Bedford Station Raise over £750 for Bedford Foodbank and Tibbs Dementia Foundation
Passengers arriving at Bedford Station in the evening peak on 18th & 20th December were entertained by a selection of carols and Christmas music performed by Bedford Choral Society and Chasing Deer. The concerts were arranged by Marston Vale CRP in conjunction with Beds & Herts CRP and Thameslink. A team of volunteers was on…
Christmas Concerts and NOAH Clothing Collection at Bedford Station
Two Christmas concerts are taking place at Bedford station in aid of local charities. Monday 18th December – Bedford Choral Society will be singing a selection of carols and Christmas music from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. A team from Marston Vale CRP, Beds & Herts CRP and Thameslink will be collecting cash donations in aid…
ASLEF Industrial Action in December
The Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF) union have announced industrial action involving a ban on overtime on the following dates: Unfortunately there will be no train service on the Marston Vale Line during the period of industrial action. A full Rail Replacement Bus Service (all stations & limited stop) will be operation. Please…
Marston Vale Line Services Resumed on 20th November
Marston Vale Line services resumed on Monday 20th November 2023. There are currently four services in each direction on Monday – Fridays during the morning and afternoon peak periods. A full rail replacement bus service (all stations and limited stop) will continue to operate at other times. The Kimberley College Special Buses to Bedford St…
Resumption of Train Services on 20th November
Train services will resume on Monday 20th November 2023. Initially four services will run in each direction on Monday – Fridays during the morning and afternoon peak periods. A full rail replacement bus service (all stations and limited stop) will continue to operate at other times. The Kimberley College Special Buses to Bedford St Johns &…
Driver Training Starts on Class 150s
Driver training for the Class 150s which will serve the Marston Vale Line started on 22nd September. Driver (and conductor) training will continue at regular intervals over the next few weeks in readiness for the resumption of train services later in the Autumn. All of the three Class 150s have had the below London Northwestern…
Bedfordshire Brickworks Exhibition at Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre- Saturday 16th September
Take a step back into Bedfordshire’s past at a special one-day Brickworks Exhibition at Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre on Saturday 16th September from 10:00 – 4:00. Free entry! The brickworks are an integral part of the history of Bedfordshire and were a key feature of the Marston Vale Line for many years. Andrew Mortlock, London…
Consultation on Proposed Closure of Ticket Offices Extended Until 1st September 2023
The consultation period over the proposed closure of Ticket Offices across the country has been extended until Friday 1st September 2023. Please see https://www.transportfocus.org.uk/news/ticket-office-consultation-extension-transport-focus-statement Passengers who have already responded do not need to do so again, as all responses received so far will be valid. London Northwestern Railway (LNR) propose to close a number of…
RMT Industrial Action in July
The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) have announced industrial action on the following dates: Limited timetables will be in operation across the London Northwestern Railway network on this date. Please check https://www.nationalrail.co.uk before travel. No Rail Replacement Bus Service will be provided on the Marston Vale Line on strike days. Please…
Class 150s Arrive at Bletchley
The three Class 150 two carriage trains which will serve the Marston Vale Line arrived at Bletchley Station from Newton Heath on 24th July. They will shortly have the London Northwestern Railway livery applied replacing the existing Northern Trains branding. Each unit has an accessible toilet and can accommodate wheelchairs, buggies and cycles. Train crew…