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uk-news23 days ago•1 min saved

Bedford rail tragedy: driver dies as collision sparks probe

A collision between two East Midlands Railway services near Bedford killed the driver, Shaun Burton, and injured around 100 people. The incident prompted a major emergency response, with 11 very seriously injured, 32 others injured, and 57 with minor injuries; 28 remain in hospital, nine in a critical condition. Services to London St Pancras were suspended, and the Bedford–Luton line is closed for repairs and investigations through at least 28 June as the RAIB and British Transport Police probe the crash. Tributes have been paid to the driver and thoughts extended to those affected.

via BBC|

#bedfordshire #east-midlands-railway #raib-investigation

uk-news25 days ago•17 min saved

Deadly Bedford train collision triggers major incident response

Two East Midlands Railway trains collided near Elstow in Bedfordshire, killing one person and injuring several, with a major incident declared. Emergency services are at the scene, lines between Luton and Bedford are blocked, replacement buses are in operation, hospitals have urged people to avoid A&E unless urgent, and RAIB investigators have been dispatched to gather evidence as EMR and Network Rail coordinate updates.

via BBC|

#bedfordshire #emergency-services #major-incident

world6 months ago•6 min saved

Universal Studios UK Theme Park Approved Near Bedfordshire

Universal UK has received planning permission to build a large theme park near Bedford, aiming to rival Disneyland Paris in size and visitors, with plans to open by 2031 and attract over 8.5 million visitors annually, potentially making it Europe's most-visited park. The project has mixed local reactions, with some concerns about infrastructure and property prices, but industry experts see it as a game changer for the UK's theme park industry.

via BBC|

#bedfordshire #disneyland-paris-rivalry #local-impact

world7 months ago•2 min saved

Universal Studios UK theme park approved in Bedfordshire

The UK’s first Universal Studios theme park has received government approval to begin construction in Bedfordshire, with plans to open in 2031, creating thousands of jobs and boosting the economy, supported by significant public infrastructure investments.

via The Guardian|

#bedfordshire #planning-permission #public-investment

world7 months ago•4 min saved

Universal Studios UK Theme Park Approved in Bedfordshire

Planning permission has been granted for the first Universal Studios theme park in the UK, to be built in Bedfordshire, expected to attract over eight million visitors annually, create thousands of jobs, and boost the local economy, with attractions potentially themed around James Bond, Paddington, and The Lord of the Rings.

via BBC|

#bedfordshire #economic-benefit #planning-permission