BEDFORD COUNCIL APOLOGISES FOR PARKING FINES ISSUED TO STRANDED TRAIN PASSENGERS

Bedford Borough Council has apologised after issuing parking fines to passengers whose cars remained at Bedford railway station during a train crash. The fixed penalty notices were issued to vehicles left at the station whilst their owners were stranded following the incident. The council has stated it will review the fines issued in these circumstances.

Passengers stranded by the train crash found penalty charge notices on their vehicles when they returned to the station car park. The fines were issued under the council's standard enforcement procedures for vehicles exceeding permitted parking durations. The council recognised that circumstances surrounding the incident meant passengers were unable to retrieve their vehicles within normal timeframes.

The council confirmed it will examine each case individually to determine appropriate action regarding the fines. A spokesperson stated the organisation regretted any inconvenience caused to passengers affected by the train crash. No further details regarding the number of fines issued or the outcome of the review have been confirmed.