The East West Railway Company are running a Non-Statutory Consultation over their latest proposals.
Visit https://eastwestrail.co.uk/consultation2024
Two options are proposed for the Marston Vale Line:
- Existing Stations Option
Continuation of the current stopping service between Bletchley and Bedford calling at all nine existing stations between Fenny Stratford & Kempston Hardwick. In addition, two Oxford to Cambridge East West Rail trains an hour would call at four of the nine existing stations (Woburn Sands, Ridgmont, Lidlington & Stewartby).
- Consolidated Stations Option
Consolidation of the nine existing stations between Fenny Stratford & Kempston Hardwick into four new stations at Woburn Sands, Ridgmont, Lidlington & Stewartby. All trains in this option would call at each of the four Marston Vale Line stations, and be able to run through to Cambridge.
It is proposed to relocate Bedford St Johns station closer to Bedford Hospital to a location between Ampthill Road and Cauldwell Street in both options.
A consultation event is being held on Friday 17th January 2025 at the Summerlin Centre in Woburn Sands from 2:00 – 7:00. The Summerlin Centre is adjacent to Woburn Sands Station.
An online consultation room is also available.
Printed consultation materials are also available to view at a number of Information Points along the route including Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre.
Each Information Point has a copy of the Consultation Document, Technical Report, Transport Update Report, Environmental Update Report & maps. Feedback forms and freepost envelopes are also available to take away.
Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre is open Wednesday – Sunday 10:00 – 4:00.
The consultation closes on Friday 24th January 2025 at 23:59. Don’t miss the chance to have your say!