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RMT Industrial Action in March and April Suspended
Industrial action by the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) scheduled for Thursday 30th March 2023 and Saturday 1st April 2023 has been suspended. A full rail replacement bus service (all stations and limited stop) will now be running on these dates. Please report any problems to London Northwestern Railway (LNR) via…
RMT Industrial Action in March and April
The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) has announced its members intend to take industrial action on the following dates: Please note, whilst industrial action for RMT members working for Network Rail has been called off, industrial action for members working for Train Operators is currently still planned to go ahead. No…
Office and Meeting Rooms at Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre
Two first floor offices are now available to let on competitive terms at Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre. Viewing by appointment – please call 01234 832645 or email heritagecentre@bedsrcc.org.uk Download the specifications for the front office and roadside office. Meeting room space for up to 15 people is also available at the Heritage Centre. Our delegate rate of…
ASLEF Industrial Action in February
The Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF) has announced its members intend to take industrial action on the following dates: Services will not operate on any London Northwestern Railway route on these dates. No Rail Replacement Bus Service will be provided on the Marston Vale Line on strike days. Please visit https://www.londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk/travel-information/journey-planning/service-disruptions/industrial-action for…
Christmas Concerts at Bedford Station Raise over £1,000 for Bedford Food Bank
Passengers arriving at Bedford Station in the evening peak from 19th – 21st December were entertained by a selection of carols and Christmas music performed by Bedford Choral Society, Chasing Deer, and Opus 18 Community Choir. The concerts were arranged by Marston Vale CRP in conjunction with Beds & Herts Community Rail Partnership and Thameslink. A team…
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…
ASLEF Industrial Action in November
The Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF) has announced its members intend to take industrial action on Saturday 26th November 2022. There will be no Marston Vale Line service on Saturday 26th November 2022 or on any other London Northwestern Railway route. Please visit https://www.londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk/travel-information/journey-planning/service-disruptions/industrial-action for a list of Frequently Asked Questions No…