Recovery and repair work at the site of the Bedford train collision has now been fully completed, with passenger services on the Midland Main Line set to resume on Monday 29 June.

Passengers travelling today (Friday 26 June) are also reminded that a Met Office red weather warning for extreme heat is in force across a large part of England, and should only travel today if absolutely necessary.

Request for rail passengers to only travel if absolutely necessary as Met Office weather warning is extended into Friday 26 June.

Network Rail has issued a media statement following the Rail Accident Investigation Branch's (RAIB) interim statement, published today (Wednesday 24 June), into the Bedford train collision, which occurred on Friday 19 June. 

Passengers are being urged to only take essential train journeys to, from or within areas affected by extreme heat – as record June temperatures hit.

Network Rail and East Midlands Railway have provided an update from the the scene of the collision in Bedford, with footage available for media. 

Photo download link: https://we.tl/t-xfy9ShPOSvqVKi5B 

Rail passengers planning to travel through Bedford next week are being warned by the rail industry to expect disruption to train services until the end of next week (28 June) and to only travel on this route if their journey is essential.

Two Network Rail colleagues – Esther Lagden and Tyron Woodford – have been awarded British Empire Medals (BEM) in The King’s Birthday Honours 2026, in recognition of their exceptional contributions to their communities.

• Esther Lagden has been recognised for her dedicated voluntary service supporting young people.
• Tyron Woodford has been honoured for his outstanding contribution to inclusion, public service and community support.