Marston Vale Line

Latest EWR update shows new Bedford station and faster services but critics still concerned

As it launches its latest consultation today (Tuesday), East West Railway Company (EWR Co) has released updated images of its proposals for Bedford Station, plus the promise of a faster...

Marston Vale Line operator London Northwestern Railway moves into public ownership

Services run by London Northwestern Railway, including those used on the Marston Vale Line, are now under public ownership as DFTO takes over ahead of Great British Railways...

Full train service restored to the Marston Vale Line

The much-anticipated return of a full train service on the Marston Vale Line has been celebrated today with a discount ticket offer. A special ‘90% off’ ticket has been launched today (19 Febrary) and a single...

Special River Festival services on Marston Vale Line this weekend

Beat the traffic and let the train take the strain to Bedford River Festival this weekend (23 and 24 July) with special 'festival' train services operating on the Marston Vale Line (Bedford - Bletchley)...

Valentine’s return for train services on Marston Vale Line

Valentine's Day (14 February) will see the return of train services to the Marston Vale Line between Bedford and Bletchley. From Monday, services...

175 years of Marston Vale ‘life’ Line for locals

To mark the 175 years since the Marston Vale’s maiden voyage, the Marston Vale Community Partnership will host a year of celebrations, starting with an activity day this week...

Poetry plaque unveiled to honour Captain Tom at Millbrook station

A poetry plaque in honour of Captain Tom Moore has been unveiled at the 100-year-old’s local station, Millbrook, in Bedfordshire...

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...

Hopes Marston Vale Line service will resume next month

The Marston Vale Community Rail Partnership say the Marston Vale Line service should resume next month. Meanwhile, they have a replacement bus service in place...

Marston Vale Line services suspended as part of Coronavirus Resilience Plan

Services on the Marston Vale Line have been suspended until further notice, but key workers relying on the route are urged to contact the operator to...

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