Hokuriku Shinkansen Extension to Shin-Osaka Confirmed via Wakasa Route
Japan's government confirmed the Wakasa Route for extending the Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tsuruga to Shin-Osaka on July 15, 2026. The 139 km extension includes a 34 km tunnel west of Kyoto and features an interchange near Katsuragawa to address environmental concerns.
East Midlands Railway Strike Dates and Service Changes Announced for August 2026
RMT has scheduled strike action on East Midlands Railway for Saturdays 1, 8, and 15 August 2026 due to safety concerns over Class 810 trains. Services will run on a reduced timetable with limited trains on key east Midlands to London routes.
East Midlands Railway Strike Set for August 2026 Over Safety Issues
East Midlands Railway will operate a reduced timetable on 1, 8, and 15 August 2026 due to RMT strike action over Class 810 safety concerns. The strike will limit train services and affect Intercity and Connect routes with no replacement buses provided.
Rail Services Slow Between Yeovil and Exeter and Eastern England From August 2026
South Western Railway reduces train frequency between Yeovil and Exeter from 10 August 2026, extending journey times by up to 27 minutes. Network Rail applies speed restrictions from 3 August across eastern England on multiple routes due to heatwave-induced soil shrinkage.
Japan Approves Wakasa Route for Hokuriku Shinkansen Extension to Osaka
Japan’s government confirmed the Wakasa Route for extending the Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tsuruga to Shin-Osaka. Construction could start in fiscal 2027 with completion after 2054.
East Midlands Railway Strike Scheduled for August 2026 over Class 810 Safety
The RMT union will strike on August 1, 8, and 15, 2026, targeting East Midlands Railway due to safety concerns over the Class 810 fleet. EMR will run reduced services during these dates.
Mumbai-Gujarat Rail Services Fully Restored After Flooding on July 25
Western Railway resumed full train operations on the Mumbai-Gujarat corridor on July 25, 2026, after two days of cancellations caused by heavy rainfall. Some trains, including Vande Bharat and Shatabdi Express, experienced delays as services normalized.
RMT to strike East Midlands Railway on August 1, 8 and 15, reducing services
The RMT union announced strike action on August 1, 8, and 15, 2026, targeting East Midlands Railway's Intercity routes. Reduced service with one train per hour will run between Nottingham, Sheffield, Corby, and London St Pancras during strike hours.
Western Railway Resumes Mumbai-Gujarat Trains After Flood Cancellations
Western Railway resumed all major trains on the Mumbai-Gujarat corridor on July 25 after two days of flood-related cancellations. Delays of up to an hour affected Vande Bharat Express trains as services returned to normal.
Heavy Rain Flooding Cancels 52 Mumbai-Bound Trains on Western Railway
Heavy rain in Palghar district caused flooding that suspended train operations on key Western Railway bridges on July 23, 2026. Fifty-two Mumbai-bound trains were cancelled while 46 were short-terminated and 19 diverted.
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