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Train Manager Praised After Deadly East Midlands Railway Crash Near Bedford Emergency response at the crash scene A train manager has been praised for his quick thinking and bravery after a serious collision involving two East Midlands Railway services near Bedford. The crash happened on Friday at around 17:15 BST. One driver, Shaun Burton, died in the collision. Around 100 passengers were injured. Passengers said the train manager was hurt but still focused on safety. He used the radio to alert control rooms and helped coordinate an emergency response while checking on passengers. Heroic actions prevented further risk Representatives from the RMT Union said the train manager acted fast to prevent a second incident. He saw that one train had derailed and could block another line. He warned control staff immediately. He also placed circuit clips on the track system. This action forced signals to turn red and stopped other trains from entering the area. He then contacted the signaller to shut down movement on the line. Union officials said these actions may have stopped another train from hitting the damaged carriages. Witness accounts from passengers Passenger Mareks Grabovskis described the moment of impact. He said he had been in the last carriage after changing seats at the final moment. He said the crash threw him forward and he briefly lost consciousness. When he woke up, he saw injured passengers and panic inside the carriage. He also praised the train manager for staying calm and helping others even while injured himself. Tributes to driver Shaun Burton The driver who died, Shaun Burton, has been described as a respected member of staff. Local officials, including Blake Stephenson, shared condolences and highlighted the impact on his family and community. Sarah Conboy, leader of Huntingdonshire District Council, said Burton had served as a councillor between 2018 and 2022 and was well respected locally. Major rail disruption and repair work Recovery work is ongoing across the crash site. Officials say the damage is severe. A 600 metre section of track needs full replacement. Overhead electric lines also require removal and rebuilding. Heavy cranes are being used to lift damaged train carriages. Rail teams expect disruption between London and Bedford to continue for at least a week. Officials say access to the site is difficult, which is slowing recovery work. Medical response and passenger care A doctor who was travelling on one of the trains suffered fractures but still helped treat injured passengers at the scene. Emergency services later took the doctor to hospital. Passengers arriving at stations said staff have been providing support and updates as services slowly return.
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Train Manager Praised After Deadly East Midlands Railway Crash Near Bedford

Emergency response at the crash scene A train manager has been praised…

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