Train Strike Kills Worker, Probe Launched

0:00On April 1st, a track worker died after getting hit by an East Midlands railway train speeding at 110 miles per hour near the London. Border It went down around 9 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, 2026 between Radley Junction and Elstree and Borhamwood station in Hartfordshire. The two staff members onsite were taking measurements on the track right next to the train's path. This came during ongoing fixes after an embankment collapse earlier. Now the rail accident investigation branch has kicked off a full government probe. They're digging into the lead-up events, how crews handle risks near active lines, and deeper management issues that might play a role. Details show the train rode on the up fast line, which stayed open to traffic, while the down fast line was blocked off for the work. This case shines a light on rail safety gaps, and investigators are pushing to figure out lessons that could save lives down the track.