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Strikes on Liz Line

Track Renewals near Bourne End

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The Marlow - Maidenhead Passengers' Association is the public transport user group - bus and train - in the area served by the Maidenhead to Marlow railway line in the Thames Valley including its former route into High Wycombe. We cover main line services from Taplow and Maidenhead as well as High Wycombe station. The Association’s Constitution may be viewed here.

We lobby the operators and local government on behalf of users to improve services and facilities, and we bring you timely information regarding proposed and actual service changes.

The more members we have the stronger is our voice in fighting for your interests. For more about the benefits of membership and an application form please visit the Membership Page or e-mail us.
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T10 - London Paddington to Slough, Maidenhead,
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This does not include Elizabeth Line services.
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T12 - Maidenhead to Bourne End and Marlow (PDF)

Elizabeth Line

14 December 2024 to 17 May 2025 (PDF)

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165121 and 126 and at Bourne End
Turbos 165126 for Maidenhead and 165121 for Marlow meet at Bourne End on 27.6.2018 (R. Porter)
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What Do Passengers Want?

  • Safety
  • Security
  • Reliability
  • Punctuality
  • Frequency
  • Connectivity
  • Affordability
  • Accessibility
  • Assistance if needed
  • Information
  • Speed (Journey time)
  • Capacity (seats/paths)
  • Comfort
  • Cleanliness
  • Toilets on trains
  • Simplicity of ticketing

Any more?

ASLEF Strikes on Elizabeth Line

The train drivers are holdine strikes on the Elizabeth Line in support of a pay claim. The dates are Thursday 27th February, 1st, 8th and 10th March, all midnight to midnight.
[20250213]

Track Relaying near Bourne End

The track is being relayed in the Bourne End area from now to May. This involves renewing rails, sleepers and ballast to maintain a safe railway. The branch will be closed between 12th and 21st April and a bus replacement service will operate. The full list of planned closures (mostly overnight) follows.
[20250213]

Engineering Works

Next Elizabeth Line Operator Named

Transport for London (TfL) has announced its intention to award the new Elizabeth line operator contract to GTS Rail Operations Limited, a joint venture between Go Ahead Group, Tokyo Metro and Sumitomo Corporation. The contract will cover seven years with an option to extend for up to two additional years.

GTS Rail Operations Limited will take over from the existing operator, MTR Corporation (Crossrail) Limited, in May 2025.

[20241119] See press release.

New Staircase and Lift Opened on 6 September

The new lift and staircase to platforms 2 and 3 at Maidenhead was officially opened on Friday 6th September at 11 a.m.
[20240827]

Update: The new lift and staircase was opened as planned, but were closed within days after being inundated by rainwater. Meanwhile the lift to platforms 4 and 5 continues to be unreliable.
[20241220]

Taplow Parking

The committee has been in contact with Bucks County Council about the parking situation at Taplow station. Following the article this week in Maidenhead Advertiser, it seems the political scene has changed and that no Green Belt land will be developed (e.g South Beaconsfield). The plan to install yellow lines and paid parking areas in Station Road and Approach Road is likely now to go ahead though there is no timescale at present for implementation.
[20231114]

SNIPPETS

£2.00 bus fare cap is raised to £3.00 from 01 January 2025.

Avanti West Coast train managers are to stage strikes over rest day working on New Year’s Eve, 2nd January and also on every Sunday from 12 January to 25 May.
[20241221]

Older News

PlusBus from Bourne End

Passengers travelling to High Wycombe can book to Bourne End with the PlusBus add-on which gives unlimited bus travel on participating operators’ services including Arriva and Carousel around the High Wycombe urban area (PDF). The cost per day is £3.60 for adults or £2.40 with a railcard. A child ticket is £1.80.

For season tickets and further information please see the PlusBus web site.
[20201211]

door close

In Cold Weather..

If you’re the last on or off a diesel unit, please close the train door. Save energy and keep the train warm, especially at terminal stations. The doors on Class 387 Electrostars will close automatically after a short interval if not being used. Class 345 Aventras (Elizabeth Line) do not have passenger operated door close buttons.

Bourne End in 1947

Bourne End looking North-East in 1947. The bay platform for the “Marlow Donkey” is on the left.

EVENTS

Please contact the organisation concerned for membership or if you wish to join the meeting as a guest.

Marlow and District Railway Society - third Thursday.

Railway Correspondence and Travel Society - 4th Monday except July/August.

Slough & Windsor Railway Society - Friday nights at The Manor, Slough Station.

Sunday 15th December 2024 - New timetables come into force.

ARTICLES

Battery Trains for the Branch?

We get a ride on Viva Rail’s Class 230.

Intercity Express - First Impressions

IET Launch, 16th October 2017

Electrifying the Branch -
Obstacles and Opportunities

A personal view (html) by Richard Porter.

Could High Wycombe Line Be Reopened?

Read this article from the Bucks Free Press.
[20160611]

Maurice Oram 1935 - 2018

Some recollections of our late Honorary President from Mark Hopwood CBE.

Reinstatement of Heavy Rail Between
High Wycombe and Bourne End

Strategic Outline Business Case
Wycombe District Council
16th July 2019

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