Fenny Stratford
| Fenny Stratford | |
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| Opened | 17 November 1846 |
| CRS code | FEN |
| Operator | [[]] |
| Platforms | 1 |
| Adventure Details | |
| Number | 118 |
| Community Details | |
| Station of the Month | October 2021 |
| Category | South Central England |
Fenny Stratford is a single-platform station situated on the Marston Vale line. Opened on 17 November 1946 as part of the London and Birmingham Railway's route between Bedford and Bletchley, the line grew and at its peak was an important artery between Oxford and Cambridge, leading it to be known as the Varsity line. However, changing traffic patterns led to rationalisation across the route, with the extensions to both Oxford and Cambridge succumbing to closure and much of the line being singled. Fenny Stratford became a single platform station, barely long enough to accommodate a two-car diesel multiple unit.
The route is operated by London Northwestern Railway using class 230 diesel multiple units, with a small fleet of three maintained at Bletchley TMD for the purpose. Prior to these becoming available during 2019, class 150 and class 153 Sprinter trains could be found working services on the line. During our first visit to the Marston Vale branch one class 230 and one class 153 were in operation.
Station of the Month
The station featured in the inaugural October 2021 Stations of the Month competition in the NR South Central category. The station received one entry.
| Preceding station |  On Our Lines
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Following station | ||
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| Bletchley | Ridgmont | |||
 National Rail
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| Bletchley towards Bletchley |
London Northwestern Railway | Bow Brickhill towards Bedford | ||