Railways Around Bedfordshire
“Railways Around Bedfordshire” by John Jackson, published by Amberley Publishing on September 15, 2023, offers an insightful exploration of the rail services in Bedfordshire. This 96-page book delves into the often-overlooked aspects of the county’s railways, highlighting both the express routes that traverse the region and the local services at the seventeen stations still operational today. Jackson presents a detailed examination of the Midland Main Line, East Coast Main Line, and the West Coast Main Line, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the transportation landscape in Bedfordshire.
In this edition, readers will find a thorough investigation of commuter towns like Bedford and Sandy, alongside a nostalgic look at the rural branch line extending from Bedford to Bletchley and Milton Keynes. The book also addresses the variety of freight traffic that operates along these major rail arteries, showcasing the significance of railroads in the region’s transportation network. With its focus on transportation and railroads, “Railways Around Bedfordshire” serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the history and current state of rail travel in this part of the UK.
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For many long-distance rail travellers, the county of Bedfordshire is a part of the UK passed at speed on an express heading north to south on either the Midland Main Line or East Coast Main Line. Less well known is that the county also boasts a short stretch of West Coast Main Line running in the area around Leighton Buzzard.In this book John Jackson takes a more detailed look at these services that speed through the county, as well as the more localised services provided at the seventeen stations remaining on today’s rail map of Bedfordshire.Our journey takes us from popular commuter towns such as Bedford and Sandy to the ‘step back in time’ of the sixteen-mile rural branch line running westwards from Bedford towards Bletchley and Milton Keynes.There is a variety of freight traffic on offer, too, with most of the major rail freight players operating services on these three major rail arteries.
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