East Midlands Railway RMT strike disrupts rail services over August 2026 bank holiday
RMT members at East Midlands Railway will strike on 30-31 August 2026, reducing services during the UK bank holiday weekend. Network Rail signalling work will also suspend LNER trains between London King’s Cross and Peterborough on 30 August.
CrossCountry cancels almost all UK trains after Birmingham control centre power outage
CrossCountry cancelled nearly all UK train services on August 23, 2026, after a power cut at its Birmingham control centre. Limited services resumed from 6pm, with a near normal service expected the next day.
Cambridgeshire rail disruption after person struck by train on 24 August 2026
A person was struck by a train in Cambridgeshire on 24 August 2026. Rail disruption is expected to last several hours as emergency response delays services.
Car Collision Blocks East Croydon to Gatwick Rail Line on August 24, 2026
A car crash on 24 August 2026 blocked the railway bridge between East Croydon and Gatwick. Train services along the route experienced delays and cancellations due to the blockage.
CrossCountry Cancels Almost All UK Rail Services After Birmingham Power Outage
CrossCountry cancelled nearly all UK train services on 23 August 2026 due to a power cut at its Birmingham control centre. Limited services resumed from 6pm with a full return expected on 24 August.
Train services blocked after car hits railway bridge on East Croydon to Gatwick line
A car collision with a railway bridge blocked the East Croydon to Gatwick train route on 24 August 2026. This caused delays and cancellations as clearance efforts continue.
East Midlands Railway Strike Disrupts Bank Holiday Services August 30-31, 2026
East Midlands Railway will run a reduced service on August 30-31, 2026, due to RMT strikes over safety concerns on Class 810 trains. Network Rail signalling upgrades will also cancel LNER trains on August 30.
Train Route from East Croydon to Gatwick Blocked by Car Collision
A car collision near East Croydon blocked the rail route to Gatwick on August 24, stopping train services temporarily. Disruption and delays affected passengers traveling between East Croydon and Gatwick.
Cambridgeshire Rail Disrupted for Hours after Person Struck by Train
A person was struck by a train in Cambridgeshire on August 24, 2026, causing several hours of rail disruption. Delays and cancellations affected services in the region.
Rail Route to Gatwick Blocked After Car Hits Bridge Near East Croydon
A car crashed into a railway bridge near East Croydon on August 24, 2026, blocking the Gatwick rail route. Train services have been delayed or cancelled while recovery is ongoing.
















