Train Cancellations in Cambridgeshire Following Person Hit by Train Incident
Train lines between Stevenage and London Kings Cross closed on August 1, 2026, after a person was hit by a train. Multiple operators face cancellations and delays until at least midday.
Canada Commits $1.9B for Via Rail Locomotive Replacement and New Facility
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East Midlands Railway Strikes Set for August 1, 8, and 15, 2026
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East Midlands Railway 24-Hour Strikes Set for August 2026
The RMT union has called three 24-hour strikes in August 2026 against East Midlands Railway due to safety issues with faulty Class 810 Aurora trains. EMR will operate limited services only from 7am to 7pm on strike days with significant disruptions expected.
Emergency Speed Restrictions Delay Essex Rail Services Due to Heatwave
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Canada to Spend $1.9B on Via Rail Locomotives and New Montreal Plant
Canada announced a $1.9 billion investment to replace 45 Via Rail locomotives and build an assembly plant in Montreal. The new hybrid trains aim to improve reliability and reduce emissions.
Train Services Cancelled Through Cambridgeshire Following Incident on August 1
Train services between Stevenage and London Kings Cross were cancelled on August 1 after a person was hit by a train. Multiple operators including Grand Central, Great Northern, Hull Trains, LNER, and Thameslink were affected.
Via Rail to Replace 45 Locomotives with Hybrid Fleet and Build New Montreal Facility
Canada will invest $1.9 billion to replace 45 Via Rail locomotives and build a new Montreal maintenance facility. The new hybrid trains will be built by Stadler and assembled partly in Canada.
West Midlands Railway Strike Action Set for July 31-Aug 1 Suspended
Two-day strike planned by TSSA members on West Midlands Railway for July 31 and August 1, 2026, has been suspended. Normal train services will run after further union talks.
Cambridgeshire train services cancelled after person hit by train on August 1
Train lines between Stevenage and London Kings Cross were closed on August 1, 2026, following a person being hit by a train. Services including Grand Central, Great Northern, Hull Trains, LNER, and Lumo routes were cancelled or delayed.
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