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East Midlands Railway Cuts 20 Daily Services; LNER and Avanti Driver Strike Votes Underway
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East Midlands Railway Cancels Daily Trains; Strike Ballots Underway on UK Intercity Lines
East Midlands Railway is cutting about 20 daily fast trains on the Midland mainline due to reliability issues with class 810 trains. Strike ballots are underway at LNER and Avanti West Coast amid failed pay negotiations.
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EMR Reduces Train Services Due to Class 810 Fleet Problems
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UK Intercity Rail Disruptions on Three Mainlines This Summer
This summer, East Midlands Railway will cancel around 20 fast trains daily on the Midland mainline due to ongoing Hitachi train issues. Meanwhile, strike ballots by Aslef at LNER and Avanti West Coast threaten more delays on two other main north-south routes.
East Midlands Railway Cuts Services From July 20 Over New Train Problems
East Midlands Railway will reduce services on routes from London St Pancras starting July 20, 2026, due to problems with the new Class 810 Aurora trains. Over a third of the fleet has been delivered following a three-year delay, with ongoing reliability issues affecting operations.
East Midlands cancels 20 daily trains as UK rail strikes loom
East Midlands Railway is cancelling about 20 fast trains daily from London, Sheffield, and Nottingham due to faults with new Hitachi Class 810 trains. Meanwhile, train drivers at LNER and Avanti West Coast are balloting for strikes over pay disputes.
India Denies Claims of Bullet Train Project Delays by Former Japanese Minister
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