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Paul	19-06-2026 18:43

Two passenger trains collide near Bedford

Not much in the way of details yet.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cy8dy2pr8ymt

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British Transport Police is responding to reports of a 'collision involving two trains' in the Bedford area, the force says in a statement on social media.

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Thameslink reports that all lines are blocked between Luton and Bedford and have been since about 17:30 BST.

Paul	19-06-2026 21:20

Re: Two passenger trains collide near Bedford

One person is reported as having died, 89 as injured (11 serious).

Alt Report: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c872jzqw113o

EMR said the 16:40 train from Corby to London St Pancras was involved in a collision with [the] 15:50 Nottingham to London St Pancras service.

thenry

19-06-2026 21:57

Re: Two passenger trains collide near Bedford

I would have got caught up in all the cancellations or delays but I took the northern line to tooting then clapham junction to Crawley. Thankfully our rail network has diversions.

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