Railway News

Copenhagen’s 28 km orbital light rail line was fully completed and opened on August 22, 2026, linking Ishøj to Lundtofte with 29 Siemens vehicles. The second phase added 14.9 km and 17 stops, with free travel attracting 50,000 passengers on opening day.

CrossCountry cancelled nearly all UK train services on August 23, 2026, after a power cut at its Birmingham control centre. Multiple major routes were affected, with support provided by Chiltern Railways and London North Eastern Railway.

CrossCountry cancelled almost all UK train services on August 23, 2026, due to a power failure at its Birmingham control centre. Other operators, including Chiltern, accepted CrossCountry tickets and extra services were added to assist passengers.

Copenhagen completed its 28 km orbital light rail line on August 22, 2026, with the second phase opening from Rødovre Nord to Lundtofte. The network serves suburbs around the city, providing frequent service and bicycle carriage.

The RMT union will strike against East Midlands Railway over safety faults in the Aurora Class 810 trains, with actions planned for late August and mid-September 2026. EMR denies safety-critical faults but continues working with Hitachi Rail to address issues.

East Midlands Railway services will be disrupted by four new strike dates in August 2026. The action involves the RMT union and will affect routes including Kettering, Leicester, and Sheffield.

CrossCountry cancelled almost all UK train services on August 23, 2026, following a power outage at its Birmingham control centre. Several major routes were disrupted, with ticket validity extended and compensation options offered.

The Rail, Maritime and Transport union announced strike action starting August 30, 2026, at East Midlands Railway over safety faults on new Class 810 trains. East Midlands Railway denies safety-critical issues but acknowledges possible travel disruption during strikes.

A power outage at CrossCountry's Birmingham control centre caused cancellations across almost all UK routes on August 23, 2026. Other operators accepted CrossCountry tickets and added extra services during the disruption.

Copenhagen inaugurated its 28 km orbital light rail line on August 22, 2026, carrying 50,000 passengers on free travel during the opening day. The light rail connects suburbs between Ishøj and Lundtofte, providing frequent services and bypassing the city center.