Hungary Announces €9.76bn National Rail Plan with Metro Expansion and New Battery Trains
Hungary announced a HF3 550bn (€9.76bn) railway development plan on July 22, 2026, targeting modernization by 2035. Upgrades include metro Line M3 extension and battery-electric trains.
RMT Union Plans Strike Action on East Midlands Railway in August 2026
RMT union members will strike on East Midlands Railway on 1, 8, and 15 August 2026 due to safety faults in the Class 810 Aurora fleet. Service reductions and cancellations will occur, with no replacement buses provided.
Heavy rain disrupts Western Railway with 52 train cancellations in Maharashtra
Heavy rain in Maharashtra's Palghar district led to flooding on Western Railway, resulting in 52 train cancellations and multiple short-terminations on 23 July 2026. Suburban and long-distance services between Dahanu Road and Valsad saw severe disruptions, with speed restrictions imposed on bridges and ongoing monitoring by railway officials.
Hungary launches €9.76bn Gábor Baross Railway Development Plan by 2035
Hungary has revealed a €9.76 billion rail investment known as the Gábor Baross Railway Development Plan targeting completion by 2035. The plan includes new double-deck EMUs, metro Line M3 extension, tram-train schemes, and infrastructure modernization.
East Midlands Railway strikes scheduled for August 2026 over safety issues
East Midlands Railway and RMT union will hold strikes on 1, 8, and 15 August 2026 over safety issues with the Class 810 Aurora fleet. Reduced train service with no replacement buses will operate on affected routes.
Western Railway Cancels 52 Trains Amid Flooding in Palghar District
Heavy rain in Maharashtra's Palghar district on 23 July 2026 forced suspension of multiple Western Railway train services. Authorities canceled 52 trains and restricted speeds on flooded bridge sections.
Hungary Unveils €9.76bn Gábor Baross Railway Development Plan
Hungary announced a €9.76 billion national rail development plan on July 22, 2026, targeting completion by 2035. The Gábor Baross Railway Development Plan includes tram-train expansion, metro line extensions, and fleet modernization.
TSSA Strike Halts West Midlands Rail Services July 31 and August 1, 2026
TSSA union members will strike across the West Midlands rail network on July 31 and August 1, 2026, suspending key evening and morning services. Full refunds for cancelled tickets will be provided.
Hungary Unveils €9.76bn Railway Investment Plan Including Tram-Trains and Metro Expansion
Hungary has announced a €9.76 billion railway investment plan to be delivered by 2035, including new tram-trains and metro line extensions. The plan also targets infrastructure modernization, new rolling stock procurement, and digitalisation programmes.
Mumbai-Gujarat Rail Services Restored After Rain-Related Disruptions
Heavy rainfall caused flooding that disrupted Mumbai-Gujarat rail services, leading to cancellations over two days. Western Railway restored all major trains by July 25, 2026, with some residual delays expected.
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