CrossCountry Trains Nearly All Cancelled After Power Cut at Birmingham Control Centre
CrossCountry cancelled nearly all train services in Great Britain on 23 August 2026 due to a power outage at its Birmingham control centre. Limited services resumed after 6pm, with normal operations anticipated on Monday.
RMT Announces Strikes Over EMR Class 810 Safety Issues from August 2026
The RMT union has planned strikes from 30 August 2026 over safety faults in East Midlands Railway's new Class 810 trains. EMR is working with Hitachi Rail to resolve issues while maintaining regional services.
Copenhagen completes 28 km orbital light rail linking suburbs
Copenhagen's 28 km light rail line linking Ishøj and Lundtofte opened its second phase on August 22, 2026. The fully orbital line is expected to carry 14 million passengers annually by 2030.
CrossCountry cancels almost all UK trains after Birmingham power cut
CrossCountry cancelled almost all train services on August 23, 2026, following a power outage at its Birmingham control centre. Services between Peterborough, Cambridge, and Stansted Airport continued with reduced disruption.
RMT Union Announces August-September Strikes at East Midlands Railway Over Train Safety
The RMT union plans strikes at East Midlands Railway from August 30 and September 16, 2026, over safety issues with the Aurora Class 810 trains introduced in December 2025. EMR and Hitachi Rail are addressing reported faults causing service disruptions.
CrossCountry Cancels Most UK Trains Following Birmingham Power Cut
CrossCountry cancelled nearly all UK trains on August 23, 2026, after a power cut at its Birmingham control centre. Chiltern Railways and London North Eastern Railway accepted CrossCountry tickets to assist passengers.
CrossCountry Cancels Majority of UK Trains Following Birmingham Power Cut
CrossCountry cancelled nearly all UK train services on August 23, 2026 after a power failure at its Birmingham control centre. Tickets remain valid on other operators and compensation is available.
København Completes 28 km Orbital Light Rail Line with Full Service
København officially opened its 28 km orbital light rail line on August 22, 2026, completing the link between Ishøj and Lundtofte. Opening day featured free travel carrying about 50,000 passengers and celebrations at Gladsaxe Rådhus.
RMT Strike Plans Over EMR Class 810 Train Safety Starting August 2026
The RMT union has planned strikes from August 30 and September 16 over safety faults with East Midlands Railway's Class 810 trains. The union demands trains be taken out of service until fixed.
East Midlands Railway hit by four new RMT strike dates
The RMT union announced four new strike dates in August 2026 affecting East Midlands Railway services. Passengers should anticipate disruptions and check schedules ahead of travel.
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