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East Midlands Railway Faces RMT Strikes Over Class 810 Train Faults
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East Midlands Railway Strikes Planned Over Aurora Class 810 Safety Concerns
The RMT union has been in dispute with East Midlands Railway since April 2026 over safety concerns with the new Aurora Class 810 trains. Strikes are scheduled for late August and mid-September 2026 following earlier strike days in August.
Indonesia’s Finance Ministry to Acquire 60% Stake in Whoosh Operator KCIC
The Indonesian Ministry of Finance will take a 60% stake in PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia-China, operator of the Whoosh high-speed train. This stake will transfer to Danantara by September 2026, maintaining China’s 40% ownership.
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