East Midlands Railway Faces RMT Strikes Over Class 810 Train Faults
The RMT union has announced strikes on August 30-31 and September 16, 2026, over safety faults in East Midlands Railway's Class 810 trains. East Midlands Railway denies safety-critical faults but acknowledges disruption and is working with Hitachi Rail to resolve issues.
Indonesian Government to Acquire Majority Stake in Whoosh Rail Operator
The Indonesian Ministry of Finance will acquire a 60% stake in KCIC, operator of the Whoosh high-speed rail on the Jakarta-Bandung route, transferring ownership to Danantara by September 2026. Since launching in 2023, the Whoosh service has transported 16.9 million passengers.
Winnipeg Installs Train Crossing Message Boards for Rail Safety
Winnipeg has installed TRAINFO beacons and digital message boards at train crossings on Sterling Lyon and Kenaston Boulevards. The system allows drivers and Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service to access real-time crossing information.
East Midlands Railway Strikes Planned Over Aurora Class 810 Safety Concerns
The RMT union has been in dispute with East Midlands Railway since April 2026 over safety concerns with the new Aurora Class 810 trains. Strikes are scheduled for late August and mid-September 2026 following earlier strike days in August.
Indonesia’s Finance Ministry to Acquire 60% Stake in Whoosh Operator KCIC
The Indonesian Ministry of Finance will take a 60% stake in PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia-China, operator of the Whoosh high-speed train. This stake will transfer to Danantara by September 2026, maintaining China’s 40% ownership.
Winnipeg Installs Digital Message Boards at Rail Crossings
The City of Winnipeg launched a new railroad crossing information system on August 22, 2026, featuring roadside beacons and digital message boards. Installed on Sterling Lyon and Kenaston Boulevards, the system aids drivers and Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service crews with real-time crossing updates.
RMT Union Announces August-September Strikes Over EMR Aurora Train Safety
The Rail, Maritime and Transport union will strike East Midlands Railway over safety concerns with the new Aurora Class 810 trains. Strike action includes 48 hours on 30-31 August and 24 hours on 16 September.
Indonesian Government to Acquire 60% of Whoosh High-Speed Rail Operator
The Indonesian Ministry of Finance will acquire a 60% stake in PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia-China, operating the Whoosh high-speed rail between Jakarta and Bandung. The government plans to transfer ownership to Danantara by September 2026 and is studying route expansions to eastern Java.
Winnipeg installs train crossing message boards on Sterling Lyon and Kenaston Boulevards
The City of Winnipeg installed a new railroad crossing information system featuring TRAINFO beacons and digital message boards on Sterling Lyon and Kenaston Boulevards. Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service crews have dashboard access to crossing data for real-time monitoring.
RMT Union Plans August-September Strikes Over EMR Class 810 Train Safety
The RMT union has announced strikes against East Midlands Railway over safety and reliability issues with the new Aurora Class 810 trains. The strike action will occur over 30-31 August and 16-17 September 2026, impacting Intercity services.
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