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 the service whilst a solution is found.
A full rail replacement bus service (all stations and limited stop) will be provided in the meantime. All vehicles are accessible.
Rail Replacement Bus Stops
Rail Replacement Bus Stops are located as follows. Please check with the driver or check signs on bus windscreens to confirm direction of travel if you are not sure.
Bedford
At the station front in Ashburnham Road for services in both directions.
Bedford St Johns
By the entrance to the Melbourne Street car park from Melbourne Street for services in both directions.
Please note there is a temporary issue with the limited stop bus calling at Bedford St Johns due to a group of travellers in the Melbourne Street car park.
Kempston Hardwick
From the turning circle, near the entrance to platform 1 for services in both directions.
Stewartby
From the entrance to the disused Brickworks for services towards Bedford.
From the pavement just before the level crossing near platform 1 for services towards Bletchley.
Millbrook
From opposite the Station House for services towards Bedford.
From outside the Station House for services towards Bletchley.
Lidlington
From Bye Road, adjacent to the entrance to platform 1 for services in both directions.
Ridgmont
From outside Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre for services to Bletchley
From opposite Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre for services to Bedford.in both directions.
Aspley Guise
From the entrance to platform 1 for services towards Bletchley.
From the pavement on the village side of the level crossing for services towards Bedford.
Woburn Sands
From the bus stop outside the Station Hotel for services towards Bedford.
From the bus stop after the level crossing, opposite the junction to Summerlin Drive for services towards Bletchley.
Bow Brickhill
From the bus stops either side of Brickhill Street, just after the level crossing. Please check the signs at the bus stops for direction of travel.
Fenny Stratford
From the bus stops either side of Brickhill Street, just after the level crossing. Please check the signs at the bus stops for direction of travel.
Bletchley
From the station forecourt, for services in both directions.
Please purchase rail tickets from a staffed station, the Ticket Vending Machine (TVM) at unstaffed stations or via https://www.londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk/tickets-discounts/ticket-types
Tickets purchased online can be collected at any TVM.
Please note the bus drivers are unable to issue rail tickets.
Please report any problems to London Northwestern Railway via https://www.londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk/contact-us/customer-relations
Will post details of the resumption of rail services once it is available.
Download the rail replacement bus timetable here.
