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A trackside fire on 27 September 2026 near Clapham Junction damaged signalling equipment, disrupting Southern and Gatwick Express services into London Victoria. Repairs and train cancellations continued into Monday afternoon with normal service expected from 4:24 pm.

Avanti West Coast will be renationalised from 7 March 2027, ending private operation. The UK government will also consider owning new trains to reduce leasing costs from private companies.

Alberta and the federal government are jointly exploring a high-speed rail link between Calgary and Edmonton, aiming to issue an RFP in fall 2026. The project could cut travel times to 90 minutes with trains carrying up to 700 passengers.