Community Transport – Rail

There are a growing number of Community Rail partnerships across the country, acting as a bridge between local communities and the railway industry to produce a better train service for the community.

Railway 200

2025 is the 200th anniversary of the birth of the modern railway. Britain and the world changed forever. Railway 200 celebrates the past, present and future of rail.

Join us as we mark this special occasion with a range of events and activities throughout the year.

Watch the official Railway 200 video:

Find out more about national events and activities here >

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The Marston Vale line (from Bedford to Bletchley) was designated as a Community Rail Service in November 2006.

BRCC now also hosts the Beds & Herts CRP. This relatively new CRP covers eight stations between Bedford (Midland) and St Albans City station.