Near Miss Between Passenger Train and Van at Millbrook, Bedfordshire
Summary
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch published Safety Digest 04/2026 regarding a near miss between a passenger train and a van near Millbrook, Bedfordshire on 25 September 2025. RAIB decided not to undertake a full investigation because the safety learning either has already been covered by a previous recommendation or relates to compliance with existing rules, procedures, or standards. The safety digest aims to quickly share important safety messages with the railway industry.
What changed
RAIB issued a safety digest documenting a near miss between a passenger train and a van near Millbrook, Bedfordshire on 25 September 2025. The incident was not subject to a full investigation because the safety learning either had been addressed by previous recommendations or involved compliance with existing standards.
Affected parties in the railway industry should review this safety digest to identify any relevant safety learning applicable to their operations, particularly regarding level crossing safety and adherence to established railway procedures and standards.
What to do next
- Monitor RAIB safety digests for relevant safety learning
- Review internal procedures for level crossing safety
- Ensure compliance with existing railway safety rules and procedures
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Safety digest 04/2026: Millbrook
Near miss between a passenger train and a van near Millbrook, Bedfordshire, 25 September 2025.
From: Rail Accident Investigation Branch Published 16 April 2026 Railway type: Heavy rail Report type: Safety digest Date of occurrence: 25 September 2025 RAIB safety digest 04/2026: Millbrook
Safety digests are a way of quickly sharing important safety messages when we have decided not to undertake a full investigation for any of the following reasons:
- the safety learning has already been covered by a previous recommendation or will be addressed by an ongoing investigation
- the safety learning mainly relates to compliance with existing rules, procedures or standards
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Published 16 April 2026
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