Valentine’s Day (14 February) will see the return of train services to the Marston Vale Line between Bedford and Bletchley.
From Monday, services on the line will run to the timetable that was introduced before Christmas – nine return journeys on Monday to Saturday supplemented by a full Rail Replacement Bus Service (all stations and limited stop) at other times.
The timetable can be downloaded from marstonvalecommunityrail.org.uk or print copies are available from local libraries.
Services on the Marston Vale Line were suspended in April 2020 as the country went into lockdown at the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.
Read: Marston Vale Line services suspended as part of Coronavirus Resilience Plan
A limited service was reintroduced and it is planned to gradually increase the number of train services over the spring starting with additional peak-time services.
Stephen Sleight, Marston Vale Community Rail Partnership officer, said, “I am pleased to welcome passengers back to the Marston Vale Line next week after a time without rail services.
“Our Line provides a vital link for the communities along it in accessing work, education & retail.
“It offers a wide range of opportunities for great days out too including Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre & Bletchley Park.
“We also have an exciting new Symbol Spot trail – collect your free pack when purchasing tickets at Bedford, Bletchley or Milton Keynes Central Stations or when visiting Ridgmont Station Heritage Centre with a valid ticket.”
Passengers travelling by Rail Replacement Bus should purchase tickets from any staffed station or the Ticket Vending Machine (TVM)) at unstaffed stations before travel. Tickets purchased online can be collected at any TVM.
Rail tickets can be purchased from the conductor on the train.
Bedfordshire Bus Pass Holders travel half price after 10am on weekdays and all day on Saturdays. Groups of three to nine adults travel for a third off with GroupSave.
