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2 East Midlands Trains Collide After SPAD  A serious rail incident occurred earlier this evening near Bedford, where East Midlands Railway service 1H46 16:40 Corby - St Pancras International operated by unit 360115, collided with the rear of service 1B67 15:50 Nottingham - St Pancras International , formed of unit 810015. Preliminary information indicates that 360115 passed a red signal, resulting in a Signal Passed At Danger (SPAD) just moments before striking the stationary train ahead. The circumstances leading to the SPAD are not yet confirmed, and investigators are expected to begin work shortly. This page will be updated as verified details emerge. Emergency services responded rapidly to the scene. While the full extent of injuries has not yet been released, thoughts are with everyone affected. We sincerely hope that all those hurt make a swift and full recovery. UPDATE 1 - 21:28PM (19/06/2026)  Police confirm the driver of 1H46 has died by this incident. Photos by unkn...

801128 Renamed ‘Gresley 150’ for Sir Nigel Gresley's Anniversary Earlier today, LNER held a naming ceremony at Doncaster Railway Station to celebrate the 150th birthday of Chief Mechanical Engineer Sir Nigel Gresley, born on 19 June 1876. The CME gave way to some of Britain’s most famous locomotives, including Flying Scotsman, Mallard, and his namesake Sir Nigel Gresley. To mark the occasion, Class 801 unit 801128 received a new vinyl wrap and a fresh name. Previously known as 'Century', the unit now carries the title 'Gresley 150' in honour of the milestone anniversary. Photo by an unknown user.

LMS Stanier 5MT Derails During 'Jacobite' Railtour Reports suggest that earlier today, LMS Stanier 5MT No. 44871 derailed during a shunting manoeuvre between Mallaig & Fort William. ScotRail have publicly stated they cannot run services until 44871 is rerailed due to blocking the line. The cause of the incident is unknown however we hope that everyone involved is ok. Source: ScotRail Photo: TheFlyingTornado

Network SouthEast Turns 40! On 10 June 1986, Network SouthEast was officially launched at London Waterloo, introducing the red, white and blue identity that would soon spread across much of the Southern region. The brand brought together a huge range of routes under one consistent look, with updated signage, refurbished stations and a more modern approach to passenger service. NSE continued to operate until the start of railway privatisation in April 1994, when the sector was gradually broken up and replaced by the new train operating companies. Today marks 40 years since the first NSE‑branded passenger services ran, and the colours, style and legacy of Network SouthEast remain some of the most recognisable and well‑loved in British railway history. Photo by TheFlyingTornado (YouTube)

£3 Million Funded To The National Railway Musuem For Central Hall Project Early today, it was confirmed that the UK's Prime Minister has helped fund the National Railway Museum's Central Hall Project during a visit to the city of York. The main construction contract can now be signed meaning work can officially commence soon. Photos & information by the National Railway Musuem.