Page 10 - Phonebox Magazine October 2014

Readers’ Letters
Concerns raised about proposed Sainsbury’s site
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The Bedford Railways and Transport Association have raised concerns about the proposed Sainsbury’s and fuelling station in Olney. Lavendon Road, on which the site is proposed, is narrow with tight bends, and it is likely that queues will form tailbacks and delays.
They also believe the supermarket could also have an affect on smaller, traditional businesses. There would still be a 10-mile drive to the nearest railway station, and studies have shown that re- opening the link between Northampton, Bedford and Milton Keynes would save money and help those living in a rural landscape. The BRTA want the land south of Lavendon Road saved for a future rail link, complimenting the Marston Vale line south of the A509.
Having a railway would allow for more capacity on trains to Milton Keynes, and provide direct links from Olney to Luton Airport and London (for employment and leisure). Furthermore, it could be linked to Bletchley, Bedford and Northampton. Lastly, they believe better policing on the A14 at Thrapston could make people go to Milton Keynes via Northampton and the A45, which in
The Bedford to Northampton Railway Reinstatement Pre-Feasibility Study. (Suggested diversionary route for Olney)
turn would cut the amount of traffic making its way through Olney High Street.
BRTA is holding a forum on October 4 upstairs in The Two Brewers from 1-3pm.
For more information contact Simon Barber on (020) 8940 4399 or email simon@brta-bedford.org.uk.
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