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A landslide blocked the railway line between Yedakumari and Shrivagilu on August 1, 2026, halting multiple express trains on August 2. Services resumed on August 4 but delays continue due to ongoing restoration amid heavy rains.

Taiwan approved a new bullet train project on 6 August 2026 operating at 300 km/h. The system is based on Japan’s Shinkansen technology to boost safety and rail connectivity.

An electricity failure at Manchester Rail Operating Centre on 6 August 2026 caused extensive train cancellations and delays across north-west England and the Midlands. Multiple train operators suspended services as signalling systems failed, with disruptions expected to continue throughout the day.