Mangaluru-Bengaluru Train Services Restart After Two-Day Landslide Halt
Train services between Mangaluru and Bengaluru resumed on August 4, 2026, following a two-day suspension caused by a landslide in Karnataka's Western Ghats. Multiple express trains were canceled or halted, and delays continue as restoration efforts proceed.
Power failure disrupts rail services across Midlands and North West England
An electricity supply failure at Manchester Rail Operating Centre caused major rail delays and cancellations across Midlands and north-west England on 6 August 2026. Train operators advised passengers not to travel and to check updates due to ongoing signalling disruptions.
South Western Railway Timetable Changes After Hampshire Substation Fire
A substation fire on 7 July 2026 caused damage to railway electrical equipment near New Milton, Hampshire. South Western Railway has implemented timetable changes with restricted service using alternative power supplies.
Mangaluru-Bengaluru Train Services Resume After Two-Day Halt
Train services between Mangaluru and Bengaluru were halted for two days and resumed by 4 August 2026. Delays still affect passengers despite the restart of operations.
Power Failure at Manchester Signalling Centre Causes Rail Disruption
Power failure at Manchester signalling centre on August 6, 2026, caused wide rail disruption. Train cancellations affected Greater Manchester and North West England with urgent ‘do not travel’ warnings issued.
Mangaluru-Bengaluru Trains Resume August 4 Post Landslide, Delays Persist
A landslide on August 1 blocked the Mangaluru to Bengaluru railway line, suspending train services for two days. Trains resumed around August 4, but delays persist amid ongoing clearance in Karnataka's Western Ghats.
Taiwan approves 300 km/h bullet train using Shinkansen tech
Taiwan approved a bullet train capable of 300 km/h on August 6, 2026. The train uses technology based on Japan’s Shinkansen. The project aims to advance Taiwan’s high-speed rail network.
Power Failure at Manchester Rail Centre Disrupts North West and Midlands Trains
A power failure at Manchester Rail Operating Centre on August 6, 2026, disrupted signalling, causing delays and cancellations across Greater Manchester, the Midlands and North West England. Multiple train operators advised passengers not to travel as repairs continue through the day.
Taiwan Approves 60.6 km High Speed Line Extension to Yilan
The Taiwan Executive Yuan approved a 60.6 km extension of the high speed line from Nangang to Yilan on 6 August 2026. Construction includes a new station near Yilan County Hall and a maintenance depot, with completion expected by 2037.
Cholan Express Diverted Six Days in Aug-Sep 2026 for Maintenance
Southern Railway will divert the Cholan Express via alternate routes on six days in August and September 2026 due to maintenance in Tiruchchirappalli. The Jodhpur–Mannargudi Express faces delays on three August dates.
















