English Regional Transport Association (ERTA) has been lobbying the LNWR over the reinstatement of trains to and from Bedford to Bletchley.
They asked the question: “Given Class 230 trains are running Isle of Wight, GWR, Wrexham and Wales, why not Bedford-Bletchley given it seems elsewhere is not affected with Vivarail administration situation?
“It has been several months since trains were taken out and buses substitution brought in which is unsatisfactory.
“In short, we want our trains back! Bedford-Bletchley shuttle service serves many growing rural and semi urban communities as well as the end-to-end linkage between West Coast Main Line/Milton Keynes services and Bedford/Midland Main Line services.
“With X5 bus downgrade and cuts to frequency and timetables, the rail option is a vital choice and option and needs restoration.”
ERTA Media Spokesperson Mr Richard Pill said: “It needs leadership to bring fragmented railway parties of DfT, Councils and Operators with others together and get to the bottom of why this line is being made an exception?”
ERTA wants the trains restored and at a time of local elections, candidates should be expanding on their vision for investment in the line as a vital local service for all ages.
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