Driver in fatal Bedford train crash passed red signal moments before collision (opens original article in a new tab)

A train driver died in a collision near Bedford after passing a red signal, according to an interim report from the Rail Accident Investigation Branch. The incident resulted in over 100 people receiving hospital treatment, with 53 still in hospital as of Monday.

• Train driver Shaun Burton died in a collision near Bedford after passing a red signal
• RAIB report indicates driver's train passed red signal at 5:15pm on Friday
• Black box data showed train was traveling at 49mph at collision point with brakes applied nine seconds prior