Italo Orders 26 Siemens Velaro Trains for German Services in €3bn Deal
Italo has signed a €3 billion contract with Siemens Mobility for 26 Velaro high-speed trains for German rail services starting April 2028. The order includes a 30-year maintenance agreement and plans for 50 daily trips serving 18 cities.
US and UK Trains Slow Speeds Amid July 2026 Heatwave
Rail operators in the US and UK have reduced train speeds during the July 2026 heatwave to prevent track damage. Measures include speed caps, slower Regional Rail trains, and painted rails to manage heat impact.
East Midlands Railway Cuts Services Indefinitely Over Class 810 Fleet Problems
East Midlands Railway has cut around 20 daily fast Intercity trains indefinitely due to faults with the recently introduced Class 810 Aurora fleet. Passengers with affected bookings may travel two trains before or after their services or obtain refunds.
India Develops Indigenous Bullet Trains for Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail
India is advancing the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project with domestically produced trains and an open-source signalling system. Commercial operations are targeted for August 2027 following extensive Japan-India cooperation.
Great Western Railway Services Cancelled After Fire at Paignton Station
A huge fire at Paignton train station in Devon caused widespread disruption to Great Western Railway services. Train operations between Newton Abbot and Paignton, including Torre and Torquay stations, were cancelled or suspended with delays expected until day's end.
East Midlands Railway Reduces Services Indefinitely Over Class 810 Train Problems
East Midlands Railway has cut intercity train services indefinitely due to reliability issues with the new Class 810 Aurora trains introduced in December 2025. Passengers affected by cancellations can travel on alternative services or request refunds.
India Advances Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail with Indigenous Trains for 2027
India and Japan are advancing the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor with domestically built bullet trains and interoperable signalling. The project targets phased operations starting in 2027, including train testing on the Surat-Vapi section.
Wildfires in Northwestern Ontario Lead to CN Rail Crew Evacuation and Service Suspension
A CN rail crew was evacuated from a train engulfed by wildfire flames near Armstrong, Ontario, in mid-July 2026. Transport Canada is investigating the railway company's compliance with safety laws amid suspended operations.
East Midlands Railway Cuts 20 Daily Trains; Strike Ballots Underway on LNER and Avanti
East Midlands Railway is cancelling around 20 fast trains per day on its Midland mainline due to Hitachi class 810 train issues. Meanwhile, Aslef union has called strike ballots on LNER and Avanti West Coast over failed pay talks.
East Midlands Railway Reduces Services Over Class 810 Train Problems
East Midlands Railway is reducing train services from 17 July 2026 due to reliability problems with its new Class 810 Aurora trains. The reductions affect key Intercity routes between London and East Midlands cities, following a three-year delay in fleet introduction.
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