The collision does not look minor from the pictures that I have seen.
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Report of collision Bedford (Elstow) - 19/06/26
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Intercity_225
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The NR website (https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/service-disruptions/luton-20260619/) states disruption will continue until the end of the day. If this is true, and everything gets cleared up in 6 hours, all I'll have to say is wow!
dk1
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Good spot but wonder if that was impact related rather than a cause. Again to much speculation.
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810015 according to the Telegraph..
[URL 'Quote' daily telegraph.co.uk news.. unfurl="true"]https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/06/19/two-emr-trains-collide-near-bedford/[/URL]
[URL 'Quote' daily telegraph.co.uk news.. unfurl="true"]https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/06/19/two-emr-trains-collide-near-bedford/[/URL]
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SomeTrainboy
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To be fair, once all the passengers are evacuated, they could operated single line working on the up slow, or maybe full working on both slows.
Mattplans
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If 1B67 derailed, could that foul the track circuit? Causing the signalling system to think there's no train there and giving 1H46 a proceed aspect?
It is 810015 as it is identified in the pictures posted earlier in the group
devon_belle
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BNO News Live (@BNODesk) on X
WATCH: Aftermath of train crash near Bedford, England. Reports of serious injuries
Video on twitter shows damage to EMR 360 is quite extensive.
thenorthern
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I agree I can't see the line reopening until at least tomorrow afternoon.
westcoaster
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Im guessing the signal visible it the one between the A421 underpass and Elstow stone siding.
Luckily right near the fire station and hospital.
Thoughts and prayers to all involved.
Luckily right near the fire station and hospital.
Thoughts and prayers to all involved.
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Indeed. The 360 was up to a fair speed before it hit the 810, given the level of damage.
Failed Unit
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Isn’t the line closed anyway tomorrow for Engineering works?
The early reports doing the rounds from Logs (before they were closed to essential people only) 1B67 stopped to report an AWS fault. Then 1H46 collided from rear.
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Now that has been shown, this is a picture I was sent attached below showing the damage to 360.BNO News Live (@BNODesk) on X
WATCH: Aftermath of train crash near Bedford, England. Reports of serious injuriesx.com
Video on twitter shows damage to EMR 360 is quite extensive.
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thenorthern
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It is from Bedford yes.
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The photos and videos I have seen do not look like a minor collision - the 360 was doing some speed.
Mattplans
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Clearer image:
There's a video circulating on social media which shows the inside of one of the carriages and shows footage of passengers with extremely bloody faces and other injuries. I would ask that that is not shared on the Forum. It doesn't need to be circulated more widely as it doesn't tell us anything useful and those injured deserve at least some privacy.
Ouch, I wonder if that’ll be the end of that 360 then. Given how tight the EMR 360 fleet is, I wonder if this could lead to any of the remaining /2s being considered?BNO News Live (@BNODesk) on X
WATCH: Aftermath of train crash near Bedford, England. Reports of serious injuries
Video on twitter shows damage to EMR 360 is quite extensive.
Also noticeable is the twist between the cab and saloon on the 810 too.
The main thing is, I hope all involved make a safe and speedy recovery whatever the cause is.
Pete_uk
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Thoughts to those involved.
As another poster says, that's a significant impact.
As another poster says, that's a significant impact.
Nicholas Lewis
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As the 1H was crossing over I would imagine its under some approach control but these are still high speed crossovers but no idea what sighting you get to next signal on the Up Fast.
BHMGuard
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From @politicsUK on Twitter:
UPDATE: Bedford hospital is reportedly expecting at least 50 casualties following the train crash between Bedford and Luton
Appeals have been sent to staff to come in for "all hands on deck" with expected "potential fatalities"
Via The Times
UPDATE: Bedford hospital is reportedly expecting at least 50 casualties following the train crash between Bedford and Luton
Appeals have been sent to staff to come in for "all hands on deck" with expected "potential fatalities"
Via The Times
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Can someone explain what AWS is, please?
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Looking at the damage to at least three vehicles of the 360, I would say that is a write off. It may well be the rear 810 car is easiest replaced by building a new one...
Trainguy34
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From my understanding, Automatic Warning System is the system that alerts the driver when the next signal is an restrictive aspect (Double Yellow, Yellow or Red), so a fault could lead to the driver not noticing these and potentially a crash occuring as a result of a SPAD (Signal Passed at Danger).
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