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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...
road closed
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...
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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...
Stagecoach local bus service. Image: Stagecoach
Cllr Graeme Coombes (Conservative, Wilstead and Wixams) has welcomed Stagecoach's decision to re-evaluate their MK1 bus service. The service was introduced in November 2022...
Class 230 trains on the Bedford to Bletchley line
The English Rail Transport Association (ERTA) has questioned the Department for Transport about the absence of Class 230 trains on the Bedford-Bletchley line, while they continue...
A bus stop in Wixams
Trainee journalist, Jo Fay, shares her experience of living in Wixams, relying on public transport and the impact it has had on her mental health. I have been living in...
Cllr Tom Wotton speaking at ERTA Bedford Local Forum meeting on Saturday 25 March
The Conservative candidate for Bedford mayor has said East West Rail could be an “incredible opportunity” for the borough, but he has concerns over the “deeply flawed” 2019...
Grant Palmer Rural Services Bus Routes
Funding from land developers has been made available to increase the frequency of bus routes for Shortstown and Stewartby. From mid-April, the 68 service will become more frequent...
Mayor Dave
Bedford’s mayor has been accused by of not answering a resident’s question on East West Rail’s northern route. During Wednesday’s Full Council Meeting (22 March) she said she had not...
Cauldwell Ward councillors Abu Sultan and Fouzia Atiq have welcomed the installation of a new bus shelter on Ampthill Road near Bedford Hospital. The pair have...
Cycle lane sign Cycling
Bedford Borough Council has defended its Active Travel Credibility score - the government measurement for a local authority's cycling and walking framework - despite...
Following a two-year delay, a new state-of-the-art shuttle service between Luton Aiport Parkway station and London Luton Airport will open to the public this month...