Bedford Today news reports that a drop-in event will be held at Lidlington Village Hall on Saturday, November 7, from 11am to 3pm, to update the public on the East West Rail project, specifically the Marston Vale Line (MVL). Representatives from the rail company will provide information on ongoing preparatory works, the accelerated construction programme, and the latest proposals for the local area, including designs for the new Marston Road overbridge ahead of a Development Consent Order submission in 2027.
Lidlington is set to become one of four new modern, accessible stations on the MVL, with passenger services increasing from one per hour to up to five per hour. The station will feature enhanced facilities such as passenger car parking, an active travel hub with cycle storage, and spaces for drop-off, pick-up, taxis, and buses. The accelerated plans aim to deliver these improvements and increased service frequency earlier than initially planned, benefiting the region ahead of the full railway completion.
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Source: Bedford Today news. Aggregated summary, not independent reporting.