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For the first time in over 50 years passengers could soon travel directly between Oxford and Bedford, and Milton Keynes and Aylesbury, unlocking the region’s housing potential and transforming the lives of residents for generations to come as the East West Rail project moves a step closer today (27 July).

Network Rail has reopened Ford End Road Bridge in Bedford today, (Thursday, 26 July) after it was successfully upgraded as part of the Midland Main Line Upgrade.

Network Rail is inviting residents and businesses in Bedford to find out more about work in the area as part of the Midland Main Line Upgrade.

Network Rail is inviting residents and businesses in Bedford to find out more about work in the area as part of the Midland Main Line Upgrade.

Passengers using Thameslink services are disrupted today (Friday 20 July) after a tree fell onto the overhead wires which power trains in the St Albans area.

Goodmayes station will close from Sunday 5 August to Sunday 12 August (inclusive) while the footbridge undergoes essential strengthening work.

Network Rail and British Transport Police have joined forces to launch a new safety campaign urging youngsters to keep off the tracks as new figures reveal a four year high in young people risking their lives on the region's railways.

Alarming new figures show that the number of young people taking risks on the railway track is up by 40% in the Anglia region in the last five years.