News
Railway 200 Show Dates Announced for Bletchley & Bedford on 29th & 30th November 2025
We are delighted to announce a special Railway 200 Show is coming to the Marston Vale Line area! Railway 200 : The Show is A comical, educational and entertaining look back at our railways from the past 200 years. Suitable for all ages. This brand-new show from Gare Du Nord…
Bedfordshire Brickworks Exhibition at Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre
Take a step back into Bedfordshire’s past at a special one-day Brickworks Exhibition at Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre on Friday 19th September 2025 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…
Heritage Open Days at Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre
Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre is pleased to be participating in Heritage Open Days 2025. Special opening times are as follows: Discover the story of the restoration of the Heritage Centre, those who lived & worked there, the history of the Marston Vale Railway Line and an insight into Railway 200,…
Marston Vale CRP Reaccredited by Department for Transport
Marston Vale Community Rail Partnership (MVCRP) was reaccredited by the Department for Transport (DfT) on 19th March 2025 following a review meeting in September 2024. MVCRP was one of the first of the growing number of over 75 Community Rail Partnerships across the country to be awarded Accreditation status in…
East West Rail Consultation
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: Continuation of the current stopping service between Bletchley and Bedford calling at all nine existing stations between Fenny Stratford & Kempston Hardwick. In addition, two…
Suspension of Marston Vale Line Service Due to Flooding
Services have been suspended due to flooding and the need for urgent repairs to the track. A full rail replacement bus service (all stations and limited stop) is being provided in the meantime. All vehicles are accessible. Dedicated buses are being provided for Kimberley College students travelling from Bedford and…
£1 Ticket Offer Extended Again Until 16th November 2024!
The special Marston Vale Line £1 ticket offer has been extended by popular request for a further 3 months until 16th November. A single journey between any two Marston Vale Line stations is just £1 for adults and 50p for children. This offers a discount of up to 90% on…
Special Services for Bedford River Festival
Bedford River Festival is back for 2024! Fantastic free fun for the family including live music, boat parades, funfair, arts & culture, craft market, raft & dragon boat races, water sports, sports village, green earth village, festival of motoring, and much more! It’s all happening on Saturday 20th & Sunday…
£1 Ticket Offer Extended Until 19th August!
The special Marston Vale Line £1 ticket offer has been extended by popular request for a further 3 months until 19th August. A single journey between any two Marston Vale Line stations is just £1 for adults and 50p for children. This offers a discount of up to 90% on…
ASLEF Industrial Action in May
The Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF) have announced industrial action involving a ban on overtime from Monday 6th to Saturday 11th May. Unfortunately there will be no train service on the Marston Vale Line during the period of industrial action. A full Rail Replacement Bus Service…