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More than 1,000 responses submitted as East West Rail consultation reaches halfway stage

East West Rail says more than 1,000 feedback forms have been submitted during its latest consultation, as debate continues over the project’s impact on Bedford...

East West Rail Co admits early feedback not reflected in current consultation

East West Rail confirmed in a meeting with Bedford Borough Council that Design Update Sessions in the borough were not used to shape the plans currently out for consultation...

Government stands by Bedford’s “red” road rating despite mayor’s complaint

The Government has defended Bedford’s “red” road rating despite the mayor’s complaint over incorrect data submitted by the council. The response from the Department for Transport (DfT)...

Bedford Borough Council breaks silence on bus service changes

Bedford Borough Council has responded to planned bus cuts, saying the changes are “deeply disappointing” as concerns grow across the borough. The response follows growing criticism of the changes...

Bedford Borough Council breaks silence on bus service changes

Bedford Borough Council has responded to planned bus cuts, saying the changes are “deeply disappointing” as concerns grow across the borough. The response follows growing criticism of the changes...

EWR confirms new Queen’s Park meeting over station car park plan

In a letter seen by the Bedford Independent, the rail minister has confirmed that EWR will host an additional consultation event specifically to discuss the location of a controversial...

EWR car park confusion blamed on council communications, says Bedford & Kempston MP

Bedford’s MP has blamed confusion over who will make the final decision on a proposed multi-storey car park at Bedford Station on ‘poor communication’ from the council...

Bedford bus company criticises planned service changes

Bedford bus operator Grant Palmer has criticised planned route changes, as councillors and residents raise concerns and the council remains silent. Grant Palmer, which operates...

No response from Bedford Borough Council and mayor over Bedford bus service changes

Bedford Borough Council and the Mayor have not responded to repeated requests for comment on bus service changes affecting local routes. The Bedford Independent has...

Bedford rail users face three weekends of disruption

Rail passengers in Bedford face disruption with three weekend closures affecting EMR and Thameslink services to London. No East Midlands Railway trains will run between Bedford and London...