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Ministerial statementMonday, 22 June 2026

EMR Train Collision Incident of 19 June 2026

Minister updates Parliament

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander will make a ministerial statement to the Commons about a train collision involving an East Midlands Railway (EMR) service on 19 June 2026. The statement will set out the government's response to the incident, initial findings, and any immediate measures being taken to ensure passenger safety and support those affected.

Train collisions are serious incidents affecting public safety and public confidence in rail travel. This statement will inform Parliament and the public about what happened, the scale of any injuries, the cause, and what steps are being taken to prevent recurrence. The response demonstrates government accountability for critical infrastructure safety.

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