Railway News

A Russian drone strike hit a passenger train two kilometres from the Poland-Ukraine border on September 13, 2026, narrowly missing a diplomatic train carrying former leaders. The attack caused temporary suspension of border crossing operations and intensified tensions near NATO's eastern frontier.

East Midlands Railway's planned 24-hour strike over safety faults in the new Class 810 trains was suspended following significant progress in negotiations. However, union action short of strike is planned for 20 September if safety faults persist.

Dubai launched its first Etihad Rail station in September 2026. The emirate plans three more stations as part of ongoing network expansion.

A Russian drone attack struck a passenger train near the Ukraine-Poland border on September 13, 2026. A diplomatic train carrying European officials narrowly avoided the strike due to schedule changes.

East Midlands Railway has suspended a planned 24-hour rail strike on September 11, 2026, after progress in talks with the RMT union. The strike related to safety concerns over the Aurora Class 810 fleet introduced in December 2025.

Illinois secured federal and state funding in 2026 to restart Amtrak service between Chicago and the Quad Cities, restoring rail for the first time since 1979. Initial service plans include two daily round trips with infrastructure upgrades and freight track negotiations ongoing.

Train services in Aberdeen will be diverted and cancelled for 18 days, affecting passenger schedules. Delays and cancellations are expected throughout the disruption period.

Polish train drivers launched a nationwide go-slow protest on 11 September 2026, limiting speeds to 20 km/h at level crossings for 24 hours. The protest follows a fatal collision on 9 September involving an Intercity train and a lorry at a non-barriered crossing in Sokolniki Suche.

Illinois secured funding on September 11, 2026, to restart passenger rail service between Chicago and the Quad Cities, inactive since 1979. Infrastructure upgrades and track negotiations remain before operations begin.

A fatal incident at Twyford station on 14 September 2026 caused widespread cancellations and delays on the Elizabeth line and Great Western Railway. Replacement transport was arranged and ticket acceptance extended to local buses.