The Bedford Commuters Association aims to promote and protect the interests of commuters and local rail users travelling to and from Bedford Midland and Flitwick Stations. We aim to work closely and co-operatively with representatives of the Train Operation Companies, Govia Thameslink Railway and East Midland Railways, and with local government and other bodies with an interest in local rail matters.
The Bedford Commuters Association (BCA) was established in 1973. As an officially recognised body we hold regular meetings with East Midland Railways and Govia Thameslink Railway. These Train Operators Companies actively consult us for our views on proposed timetable changes. Among the issues regularly addressed are: safe and secure station car parks, ease of buying a ticket, station and on-train security, over-crowding, reliability, staffing levels and improved customer care.
We lobby the Train Operating Companies, local MPs etc. for improvements to service & infrastructure, and the relevant Local Authorities for better local public transport integration between bus and rail services. We publish Newsletters four to six times a year to keep you informed of our activities. Our strength and influence is directly related to our membership numbers, so please renew or join the BCA. To do so please go to the Join the BCA page.
Annual General Meeting 2025 – Monday 17th November 2025 at 7.30 pm
The RAFA Club, 93 Ashburnham Rd, Bedford MK40 1EA The RAFA Club is just 3 minutes’ walk from Bedford station. Turn left along Ashburnham Road and find the club about 100 metres on your right, it is just north of the car park entrance / exit.
Speakers:
Patrick Ladbury and Harsitt Chanda – Thameslink & Great Northern Railway
Laura Etheridge – East Midlands Railway
Jonathan Boot – Network Rail
The speakers will report on past, current and future events that will affect Bedford and Flitwick commuters and rail users. There will also be reports from your committee and the opportunity to ask them and our speakers any questions you have. All members are welcome. Your committee will also be re-elected as part of the formal process, all members have indicated they are willing to stand for their existing positions.
We would welcome additional committee members especially those willing to help with the production of the newsletter and website.