Bedford and Kempston MP Mohammad Yasin has opened a new cycle parking hub at Bedford station.

With two-tier storage for up to 322 bikes, and seven charging bays for electric bikes, the hub is covered by CCTV, and has free access using a keyfob available from the ticket office.

The hub has been funded by the Department for Transport’s cycle rail fund, being managed by the sustainable transport charity Sustrans, with further funding from Bedford Borough Council.

Mohammad Yasin, Bedford and Kempton MP,  said: 

”I was delighted to open the new cycle hub at Bedford station. It is more important than ever to increase the use of more sustainable methods of transport and the hub aims to provide a safe place for cyclists to park their bikes at the station alongside charging points for electric bikes.”

Jenny Saunders, Customer Service Director for Thameslink and Great Northern, said:

 “We’re delighted to open this great new facility for our Bedford passengers. We hope that offering a more secure place to lock up your bike, as well as electric bike charging facilities, will encourage more passengers to cycle to the station.”