Three EMR Strikes Set for August 2026 Over Faulty Trains
The RMT union has scheduled three 24-hour strikes on East Midlands Railway services on August 1, 8, and 15, 2026. Strikes are in protest of safety faults in the Class 810 Aurora trains causing reduced service across key routes.
West Midlands Railway Strike Cancelled for 31 July–1 August 2026 Weekend
The TSSA trade union called off a planned two-day strike against West Midlands Railway scheduled for 31 July and 1 August 2026. West Midlands Railway will run a full service with a normal timetable over that weekend.
Train Cancellations in Cambridgeshire Following Person Hit by Train Incident
Train lines between Stevenage and London Kings Cross closed on August 1, 2026, after a person was hit by a train. Multiple operators face cancellations and delays until at least midday.
Canada Commits $1.9B for Via Rail Locomotive Replacement and New Facility
Canada announced a $1.9 billion investment to replace 45 Via Rail locomotives and build a new Montreal assembly facility. The new hybrid trains will improve reliability and reduce emissions.
East Midlands Railway Strikes Set for August 1, 8, and 15, 2026
East Midlands Railway will experience weekend strikes on August 1, 8, and 15, 2026, due to RMT protests over faulty Class 810 trains. Services on main Intercity routes will run on a reduced timetable from 7am to 7pm during strike days.
East Midlands Railway 24-Hour Strikes Set for August 2026
The RMT union has called three 24-hour strikes in August 2026 against East Midlands Railway due to safety issues with faulty Class 810 Aurora trains. EMR will operate limited services only from 7am to 7pm on strike days with significant disruptions expected.
Emergency Speed Restrictions Delay Essex Rail Services Due to Heatwave
Emergency speed restrictions between Ingatestone and Chelmsford are causing delays to rail services in Essex amid a heatwave forecast of 34C. Passengers with advance tickets can use alternative trains, and compensation is available for delays over 15 minutes.
Canada to Spend $1.9B on Via Rail Locomotives and New Montreal Plant
Canada announced a $1.9 billion investment to replace 45 Via Rail locomotives and build an assembly plant in Montreal. The new hybrid trains aim to improve reliability and reduce emissions.
Train Services Cancelled Through Cambridgeshire Following Incident on August 1
Train services between Stevenage and London Kings Cross were cancelled on August 1 after a person was hit by a train. Multiple operators including Grand Central, Great Northern, Hull Trains, LNER, and Thameslink were affected.
Via Rail to Replace 45 Locomotives with Hybrid Fleet and Build New Montreal Facility
Canada will invest $1.9 billion to replace 45 Via Rail locomotives and build a new Montreal maintenance facility. The new hybrid trains will be built by Stadler and assembled partly in Canada.
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