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Rail campaigner says plans to close Bedford Station ticket office will see people lose jobs

A campaigner for better rail services has attacked plans by Govia Thameslink, which operates services at Bedford Train Station, to close all their ticket offices, including the one at...

East West Rail would be “a great addition to the network” says Independent rail expert

Following the first in a series of drop-in events hosted by East West Rail Co (EWR), an independent rail expert has told the Bedford Independent that the project would be "a great addition to the railway network"...

East West Rail and BFARe urge people to find out more about rail route through Bedford Borough

East West Rail Co, the organisation charged with delivering the East West Oxford to Cambridge project have published answers to what they say are the "key concerns and questions" following the updated...

Bedfordians deserve full assessment of East West Rail plans council told

Bedford Borough Council “owes it to the people of the borough” to carry out an assessment on East West Rail’s plans, a meeting heard. Jon Shortland, the council’s chief officer for planning, infrastructure and...

Bedford leaders oppose Transport for London proposals to discontinue Day Travelcards

Bedford's council and local MP have vigorously opposed proposals from Transport for London (TfL) to discontinue Day Travelcards, saying rail travellers will be forced to pay more...

Bedford Borough mayor “appalled” as local leaders react to East West rail announcement

Bedford Borough mayor, Tom Wootton (Conservative) has said he is "appalled" after it was announced East West Rail's route will be a six-track option and 65 local homes will now be demolished to make way...

EWR drop-in sessions announced after news of six-track route and 65 homes to be demolished

East West Rail Co (EWRCo) has announced a series of drop-in events for local people wanting to know more about today's route corridor announcement. It was revealed...

Breaking news: East West Rail corridor announced

The Department for Transport (DfT) and East West Rail Co (EWRco) have announced this morning the corridor alignment for the controversial Oxford to Cambridge East West Rail project...

Midland Road closures announced for essential gas mains upgrade

Road users are being advised to avoid Midland Road until early September while essential work is undertaken to replace aging gas pipes. The first phase is due to begin on Monday, 15...

Political posturing over East West Rail as Bedford Mayoral election looms

Pre-election political posturing has seen both sides of the East West Rail (EWR) debate stir up speculation ahead of local and mayoral elections in Bedford tomorrow. Mid...

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