Will Rogers, managing director at EMR, said: “Shaun was a much loved colleague: kind, generous and intelligent.
“He was well respected as a driver and in his previous role as a train manager.
“He will be greatly missed by all of us who knew him.”
Sarah Conboy, leader of Huntingdonshire District Council, said she “was deeply saddened to hear of the tragic passing of Shaun Burton”.
“His loss is profoundly felt, both by his family and across the local community he served,” she added.
Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Paul Bristow said: “The many tributes from those who have worked with Mr Burton over the years show he was clearly a well-loved colleague and member of our community.
“My thoughts are with Mr Burton’s family and friends and I wish a speedy recovery to those injured.
“I also pay tribute to the rail staff, emergency services and those in the community who responded to this serious incident.”