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East Midlands Railway strike planned on Saturdays 1, 8 and 15 August over safety...
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Rail Speeds Reduced on England Lines Due to Heatwave Soil Shrinkage
England’s rail network faces speed restrictions and timetable changes due to soil shrinkage caused by a heatwave and drought. South Western Railway and eastern operators will reduce speeds and frequencies until ground conditions recover.
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South Western Railway Imposes Speed Reductions and Timetable Changes from August 10
South Western Railway is reducing train services and speeds due to drought-induced soil shrinkage caused by the UK’s fourth heatwave of 2026, affecting routes across England. Network Rail is conducting engineering work and imposing restrictions until ground conditions improve, with journey times increasing by up to 27 minutes between London Waterloo and Exeter.
East Midlands Railway Announces August 2026 Strike Dates Over Train Safety
East Midlands Railway will face RMT union strikes on 1, 8, and 15 August 2026, disrupting key Intercity routes with reduced service hours. The dispute centers on safety complaints about the new Class 810 Aurora fleet and ongoing fault-related operational concerns.
England Rail Services Slow Amid Heatwave and Soil Shrinkage from 10 August
South Western Railway and Network Rail have announced reduced train speeds and timetable changes from 10 August due to heatwave-related soil shrinkage affecting track safety. Passengers on affected routes, including Yeovil to Exeter, should expect slower journeys and reduced service frequency.
East Midlands Railway RMT Strikes Set for August on Nottingham, Sheffield, Corby Routes
The RMT union will strike on EMR services on 1, 8, and 15 August 2026, with reduced hours and hourly trains on major routes to London. The dispute centers on safety faults in the new 810 Aurora fleet requiring temporary resets.
England Rail Services Reduce Speeds and Timetables Amid Heatwave Soil Issues
South Western Railway and other operators in England are reducing train speeds and changing timetables from early August due to heatwave-related soil shrinkage. Journey times between London Waterloo and Exeter will increase by up to 27 minutes.
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