Cadent, the company currently upgrading gas pipes along Midland Road say they're adding a further closure to the area to make sure the work is completed on time. The works started in May...
Residents beleaguered by speeding cars using their neighbourhood as a rat run have launched a petition asking the council to install speed reduction measures. Members of the Abbeyfields Residents'...
The Wixams train station project is gaining “momentum”, Bedford borough councillors were told during an update. The Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee was...
Bedford Borough Council has published records of a meeting held between the mayor and East-West Rail (EWR) on 19 May 2023, where they discussed the ongoing development of the rail...
The first phase of the resurfacing of the Paula Radcliffe Way has been confirmed to begin on Monday, 24 July. The southbound carriageway, leading towards Bedford, will...
Rail campaigner says plans to close Bedford Station ticket office will see people lose jobs
Paul Hutchinson
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...
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
Paul Hutchinson
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...
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'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
Paul Hutchinson
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
Paul Hutchinson
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...