East Midlands Railway services will be disrupted by four new strike dates in August 2026. The action involves the RMT union and will affect routes including Kettering, Leicester, and Sheffield.
CrossCountry cancelled almost all UK train services on August 23, 2026, following a power outage at its Birmingham control centre. Several major routes were disrupted, with ticket validity extended and compensation options offered.
The Rail, Maritime and Transport union announced strike action starting August 30, 2026, at East Midlands Railway over safety faults on new Class 810 trains. East Midlands Railway denies safety-critical issues but acknowledges possible travel disruption during strikes.