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 Johns & Bedford will continue to run in the afternoon only.
The full timetable, including the return of a Saturday & Bank Holiday service, is expected to resume in 2024 once sufficient train crew have completed their training on the Class 150s.
Please report any issues with Rail Replacement Buses to London Northwestern Railway via https://www.londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk/contact-us/customer-relations
Please purchase tickets for Rail Replacement Bus journeys from any staffed station or the Ticket Vending Machine (TVM)) at unstaffed stations before travel. Tickets purchased online can be collected at any TVM. The TVMs are card only.
Please note the bus drivers are unable to issue rail tickets.
Rail tickets can be purchased from the conductor on the train by cash or card.
Bedfordshire Bus Pass holders travel for half price on the route after 10:00am on weekdays and all-day Saturday & Bank Holidays. Groups of 3 – 9 adults travel for a third off with GroupSave.
Refunds for delayed journeys of 15 minutes or more can be claimed from the London Northwestern Railway Delay Repay Scheme – https://www.londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk/about-us/delay-repay
Thanks to the London Northwestern Railway team all their hard work behind the scenes in preparation for the resumption of the train service.
Thanks also to BBC News: East of England for coming over to film!