The RMT union announced strikes for three Saturdays in August at East Midlands Railway (EMR) due to "growing safety concerns" over the new Hitachi Rail Class 810 (Aurora) fleet. EMR denies safety issues but acknowledges reliability problems, while the RMT claims trains operate with critical faults.
Intercity rail travellers in Great Britain may face disruptions this summer due to potential strikes on two mainlines (LNER and Avanti West Coast) and reduced timetables on the Midland mainline (East Midlands Railway) because of malfunctioning Hitachi trains.
Shaun Burton, 60, an East Midlands Railway driver, has been identified as the sole fatality in a train collision near Bedford. The crash injured 100 people. His family and union have paid tribute to him. Major disruption is expected for at least a week as investigations and recovery efforts continue.
Shaun Burton, 60, the East Midlands Railway driver, has been named as the sole fatality in the train crash on Friday between Bedford and Luton. 100 people were injured, with 28 still hospitalized as of Saturday morning, nine in critical condition. Major disruption is expected for at least a week.
A survivor of the Bedford train crash described bodies being flung across carriages, causing broken bones and deep wounds. The collision killed the driver, injured 89, and hospitalized 33. Investigations will use the train's black box and signal data recorder.
Two passenger trains collided near Bedford, England on Friday, killing a train driver and injuring 89 people. Survivors described scenes of panic, smoke, and confusion, with some sustaining serious injuries. Emergency services responded, and train services were suspended as investigations began.
Two passenger trains collided near Bedford, England, killing a train driver and injuring 89 people. Survivors described scenes of panic, smoke, and confusion, with some sustaining serious injuries. Emergency services responded, and investigations into the cause are underway.
A collision between two East Midlands Railway passenger trains near Bedford on Friday evening resulted in one fatality and 89 injuries, including 11 critical. Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene, with services suspended and major disruptions reported.
Two East Midlands Railway passenger trains collided near Bedford at 17:12 BST, resulting in injuries to passengers and crew. Emergency services, including fire, ambulance, and air ambulance, are on the scene. The Rail Accident Investigation branch is investigating the cause.
East Midlands Railway'den yapılan açıklamada, Londra St Pancras İstasyonu'na varışlı ve çıkışlı tren seferlerinde bir kaza nedeniyle aksama yaşandığı belirtildi. Kazadan Corby, Nottingham ve Sheffield seferleri etkilendi.
