The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) have published an
update report on the passenger train collision near Elstow,
Bedford that occurred on Friday 19 June: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/collision-between-two-passenger-trains-near-elstow
Transport Secretary said:
"My deepest sympathies remain with everyone affected by Friday's
tragic collision, and in particular with the family of the driver
who lost his life and those who remain in hospital. My
heartfelt thanks go to every person who responded so bravely and
professionally in the most difficult of circumstances.
"I want to thank the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB)
for providing an update on their investigation so far, which
will help us begin to understand the sequence of events that led
to the incident. The report makes clear there is still much to
establish, and the full investigation will provide the answers
and recommendations everyone affected deserves.
Our railway is one of the safest in the world, and while
incidents like this are incredibly rare, when they do occur we
will leave no stone unturned to understand what
happened. The RAIB will publish their full report in
due course and I will consider those findings with the utmost
care and take any action necessary. Until then I ask the
RAIB be given the space to complete their work
thoroughly and speculation is avoided so we can establish the
full picture and ensure the right steps are taken in response."
