Stewartby Outdoor Cinema
The station was originally planned to be delivered in partnership by the Wixams developers and the railway industry. However, changes to the railway organisation meant that they were unable to deliver the project. The Wixams Station project is now being delivered by Bedford Borough Council with support from the rail industry. The Station will be located in the ‘Station Quarter’ on the western boundary of Wixams, and on the Midland Main Line between Bedford and Flitwick stations. It will be served by up to four Thameslink trains per hour in each direction.
Tickets are now on sale for a fun community event at the Dave Law Sports Fields in Stewartby on Sunday 28 August. Stewartby Outdoor Cinema is for the whole family with a showing of Disney’s Encanto at 12pm followed by the musical rom-com Grease at 5pm. With stalls, a licensed bar, a bouncy castle and games for the children, a fun day is set for residents and their families and friends. Tickets, priced at £3 for adults and £1.50 for children, cover both movies and can be purchased at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stewartby-outdoorcinema-tickets
Plans for the station include two platforms, a station building with toilets, a waiting room and coffee shop, parking for up to 350 vehicles with provision for electric vehicle charging and blue badge users, secure cycle parking, provision for taxis and bus stops, and more. Mayor Dave Hodgson said, “The residents of Wixams have been promised a railway station for a long time, and I am pleased that we have been able to step in, fill the funding gap, and help to get this station back on track.” Information about the plans for Wixams Station, including frequently asked questions, can be found at www.bedford.gov.uk/WixamsStation
Plans on Track for Wixams Station
Following a public engagement on plans for a new railway station at the Wixams, Bedford Borough Council intends to submit its planning applications for the site.
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