The RMT Union announced strike action on August 15, 2026, disrupting East Midlands Railway services. Train frequency between Sheffield and London St Pancras will reduce to one per hour, running only from 7am to 7pm.
Train services between London Paddington and Reading/Heathrow face cancellations and delays until 4pm or later. The disruption impacts passenger travel along this key rail route.
Three carriages of a Southern Rail train derailed near Lewes on August 13, 2026, injuring 20 passengers and causing extensive rail disruption. Replacement buses run between Lewes and Haywards Heath as investigations continue.