We know Bedford to Bletchley (where?) is a sort of Thomas the Tank Engine line so drivers' cabs catching fire is a real shocker. There'll be hell to pay when the Fat Controller finds out about this one. Thanks to Bedfordfshire News for the update...
Tales of modern times - Train evacuated at Bedford station after headphones cause fire on board
Written by RUPERT MARQUAND
The scene at Bedford train station this morningFire services were called to the scene at Bedford Station at around 8.30am when the impact with the object caused the driver cab to fill with smoke.
The London Midland train was on platform 1a when it was evacuated.
A spokeswoman from London Midland said: “At 08.30 the driver of a London Midland train from Bedford to Bletchley reported striking an object that was hanging from the overhead wires. The object, confirmed by Network Rail staff to be a pair of headphones, caused a circuit when it came into contact with the train and caused the driver cab to fill with smoke.
“The fire brigade attended the scene and doused the cab with water. Services between Bletchley and Bedford are currently affected as a result of the incident.
Read more: Bedfordshire News
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