Bedford train collision latest: Emergency services dealing with ‘serious incident’ with all lines blocked – UK Times

British Transport Police have confirmed they are responding to reports of a train collision this evening in a statement on social media.

In a post on X they wrote: “We’re responding to reports of a collision involving two trains in the Bedford area.

“We’ll share more information as soon as possible.”

Major disruption is expected on Thameslink and East Midlands Railway services until the end of the day, according to National Rail.

In a statement on their website they said: “The emergency services are dealing with an incident between Luton and Bedford. Whilst they carry out their work, all lines are closed. As a result, trains between London St Pancras International and Bedford / Leicester may be cancelled or revised.

“Major disruption is expected until the end of the day.”

Emergency services are dealing with an incident on a railway line south of Bedford following reports that two trains have collided.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue said in a post on X that crews were in attendance at an incident on the railway south of Bedford.