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Vital signs: How Bedford is benefiting from the post-Covid work/life balance

Almost two years into the Covid pandemic, it seems only two things are clear. Firstly, as Omicron is sadly showing, the virus is not done with us yet. Secondly, the ways we work...

Trains to double between Bedford and London to support gradual return to ‘normality’

Govia Thameslink Rail has said trains between Bedford and London will double across all-station and fast train services to meet demand as 'normal' life returns following the pandemic...

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...

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...

Bedford Station car parking ‘significantly reduced’ from Monday 21 October

Bedford’s commuters are likely to face increased inconvenience as car parking at the station will be significantly reduced from Monday, 21 October until...

National Grid says lightning ‘tripped’ Little Barford Power Plant causing major blackout

The National Grid says lightning was to blame for the failure at a Little Barford Power Plant that resulted in Britain's largest blackout in over 10 years. The blackout at around 5pm on 9 August, affected...

Dealing with delays and saving lives: behind the scenes with staff at Bedford Station

It's fair to say that Bedford Station has been at the centre of frustration for many in the past year or so. Upheaval at *that* new 2018 timetable is still fresh in many minds, and recent...

Yellow warning of rain for Bedford until tomorrow morning

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of rain for the East of England, and while we're likely to escape the worst of it, Bedford will be wet for the next 24 hours. The Met office warning...

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Trains cancelled between Bedford and London as temperatures soar

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