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Bedford train crash driver died from traumatic injuries inquest hears

An inquest has opened into the death of 60-year-old train driver Shaun Burton, who died in the Elstow rail crash near Bedford. The hearing detailed his cause of death and has been adjourned...

Bedford Borough councillors honour emergency responders after “Bedford’s darkest day”

Bedford Borough Council has praised the multi-agency rescue response to last month's fatal train crash near Kempston Hardwick, labeling the incident "one of Bedford's darkest days"...

Rail minister visits Bedford to thank first responders, rail staff and volunteers

Rail minister Lord Hendy has visited the area to praise the emergency services, volunteers, and rail staff who responded to last month's tragic rail incident. The minister met with representatives...

Letters: In praise of team that worked to reopen the railway

On the afternoon of Friday, 26th June, I was able to take one of the first Thameslink trains from Luton to Bedford, following the partial reopening of the railway after last week's tragic crash...

Bedford Ian writes…

26 June 2026: Quiet heroes, Black marker, Mayor's mumblings, ベッドフォードはクソじゃない。and Bregret. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us...

Bedford to London train services restart following collision recovery work

Passenger services on the Midland Main Line will resume on Monday following the tragic Bedford train collision. Disruption will continue for now, check weekend travel updates here...

Transport Secretary thanks rail staff and first responders after Bedford train collision

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has thanked rail staff, emergency services and volunteers who responded to the fatal train collision near Elstow, praising their “heroic” actions...

Elstow Abbey service to support community after rail tragedy

A communal service of prayer and reflection will take place at Elstow Abbey tomorrow to support local people following the recent fatal rail crash near Bedford. The short service offers...

Breaking news: Faulty safety system triggered fatal Bedford rail crash

A train driver has died and 53 people remain in hospital following a major rail collision on the Midland Main Line south of Bedford. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) said its early...

Bedford train collision: How to claim your lost property

British Transport Police are returning personal items recovered from the recent train collision in Bedford and are appealing for all passengers to assist with the ongoing investigation...

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