It was Britain's worst rail disaster in 20 years. A Luton Airport Express service ploughed into the back of a stationary train travelling towards London shortly after 5pm on June 19, 2026.
By JAMIE BULLEN, LIVE COVERAGE EDITOR Published: 12:04 BST, 23 June 2026 | Updated: 15:25 BST, 24 June 2026
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It was Britain's worst rail disaster in 20 years. A Luton Airport Express service ploughed into the back of a stationary train…
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