On Friday 13 January, Iain Stewart MP met with the Marston Vale Community Rail Partnership (MVCRP), the Chair of Bedford – Bletchley Rail Users’ Association (BBRUA) as well as Councillors from Woburn Sands Town Council regarding the current suspension of the Marston Vale Line between Bletchley and Bedford.
As you may be aware, the main cause of the suspension of the Marston Vale Line is due to the line not having the required team to maintain and service the rolling stock due to the administration of Vivarail.
Whilst Iain is fully aware of the impact the service suspension is having on residents who use the line for education, employment and leisure reasons, he had the opportunity to further discuss the issues, hear of local concerns and learn of the knock-on impact the suspension is having.
Following this meeting, Iain Stewart MP has written to Huw Merriman MP, Minister of State (Rail and HS2), to raise a number of concerns and queries.
You can find a copy of the letter below.