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The future of Bedford town centre: transforming traffic on Bedford High Street

In our three-part series on the redevelopment of Bedford town centre, we have spoken to residents, traffic experts and urban planners to find out how...

Britannia Road roadworks finally reach completion

Months of traffic disruption are now, hopefully, at an end after it was announced the Britannia Road part of the Transporting Bedford project has finally reached completion. Britannia Road...

Marston Vale Line service to resume from next month

Services on the Marston Vale Line between Bedford and Bletchley, which were suspended due to the impact of coronavirus, will be rolling again from 24 August. London Northwestern...

Disruption for passengers travelling on the Midland Mainline this August

Network Rail has issued a warning to passengers travelling on the Midland Mainline on weekends this August as extensive engineering works may cause disruption. To ensure works are...

North Bedfordshire MP calls for review into ‘airline slots’

Richard Fuller MP, has called for a fast-track review of airline slots at major UK airports so the industry can recover from the economic consequences of coronavirus as quickly as possible...

Bedford rail users warned of train disruption at weekends until end of July

For the next two weekends, train passengers from Bedford are urged to consider if they really need to travel and to check their journeys, as vital...

Date announced for reopening of Bromham Road bridge

It's the news Bedford has been waiting for: Bromham Road bridge will reopen to motorists on Tuesday 9 June. Network Rail made the announcement this...

Hopes Marston Vale Line service will resume next month

The Marston Vale Community Rail Partnership say the Marston Vale Line service should resume next month. Meanwhile, they have a replacement bus service in place...

Bromham Road rail bridge now officially open to cyclists and pedestrians

Drivers may have to wait until Summer to cross the new Bromham Road rail bridge, but it's official - cyclists and pedestrians can now safely access the...

Social distancing on trains as East Midlands launches new timetable from 18 May

With a new timetable launching on Monday 18 May, East Midlands Railway (EMR) passengers are being asked to heed Government advice...