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Reduced train service from Bedford to London following damaged overhead cables

Passengers between Bedford and London can expect disruption to their journey and packed trains today (Thursday) as Network Rail is running a reduced...

Peak-time fast trains to London will return, rail minister tells Bedford MP

The Minister of State for Transport, Chris Heaton-Harris has written to the Bedford & Kempston MP, Mohammad Yasin, to confirm that peak-time services will...

Economic boost as East West Rail confirmed to come to – and through – Bedford

The government have announced today that the new East West Rail line will be stopping at Bedford Midland station, connecting the town directly to Cambridge...

Latest stage of Bromham Road bridge to be unveiled to the public

Network Rail is inviting residents in Bedford to find out more about the next stage of work to upgrade Bromham Road bridge, as part of the Midland Main...

Fears over peak-time train ‘back-tracking’ as MP for Bedford meets rail minister

Additional Pothole Hit Squads in place throughout Bedford Borough to keep on top of winter repairs

Bedford Borough Council is drafting in additional pothole crews to help keep on top of pothole repairs this winter. Gritting salt, fluctuating...

Wixams station and better connectivity prioritised in Council’s new Rail Investment Strategy

New and better connectivity and new and better stations are the priorities of Bedford Borough Council's newly launched Rail Investment Strategy, which...

Two HGV drivers who died in J13 M1 collision are named

The two HGV drivers who died in a road traffic collision on the M1 on the morning of Saturday 4 January have been named. Surjit Singh, 36, from...

Police appeal for information following fatal lorry collision near J13 on M1

Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision on the M1 on Saturday (4 January), in which two people have died...

Rail fare hike is ‘kick in the teeth for Bedford commuters’ says Mayor

As train operators implemented a 2.7% increase in rail fares this week, Mayor Dave Hodgson as described the above-inflation hike as 'totally unjustifiable'...