The Latest Breaking News from East Midlands Railway

Train driver killed and dozens injured as two trains collide near Bedford

The incident involved two East Midlands Railway services.

Evening Standard · Jun 19

‘We were picked up and shaken like dice’: Witness recalls horrific moment trains collided near Bedford

The RMT union confirmed that a driver dried in the crash while more than 80 people were injured

The Independent UK · Jun 19

Rail firm bans Download festival-goers from bringing wheelie bins full of beer onto trains: “While it might seem like a great idea, it just isn’t safe”

“Our teams will be on hand at stations to support customers and help them complete their journeys, without their bins or trolleys, as smoothly as possible,” says East Midlands Railway

Metal Hammer · May 21

Train passenger says delay because of flag flying was ‘bonkers’

People trying to hang flags from bridges meant speed restrictions were imposed on an East Midlands Railway service, a passenger reported.

Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2025

Trains targeted in ‘incredibly dangerous’ attacks from bridge, warns operator

Trains have been damaged, with one sustaining a smashed windscreen.

Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2025

East Midlands trains targeted by rocks and a scooter in ‘incredibly dangerous’ attacks

A series of incidents have caused delays

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025

Christmas travel warning: Rail closures will make it harder to get to London airports

Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton will all have fewer train connections - and Arsenal and Spurs home games also hit

Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2024

Train passengers told to avoid Euston for 10 days over Christmas

Festive rail shutdown will hit St Pancras, Paddington and Liverpool Street stations

Evening Standard · Sep 27, 2024

London travel news LIVE: Train drivers strike brings rail misery; Elizabeth Line hit with severe delays

Parts of the country will have no train services on Friday because of a fresh strike by drivers in a long-running pay dispute.

Evening Standard · Apr 5, 2024

Tube strikes: Hope fresh talks between Aslef and TfL to be held this week will avert walkouts

Avanti West Coast and East Midlands Railway warn no train services on Friday

Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2024