Railway News

East Midlands Railway will cancel hundreds of intercity services from July 2026 due to problems with its new Hitachi trains, affecting about 20 fast trains daily. Potential strikes by train drivers at LNER and Avanti West Coast could cause further disruption across major UK routes by late August 2026.

India began operating hydrogen-powered trains in July 2026. This move advances eco-friendly rail technology and sustainability efforts in the country.

East Midlands Railway has reduced train services from mid-July 2026 due to issues with the new Class 810 Aurora trains introduced in December 2025. Passengers affected by cancellations can travel on nearby services or request refunds.

East Midlands Railway will cancel around 20 fast trains daily on the Midland mainline this summer due to faults in its new class 810 fleet. The train drivers’ union Aslef has launched strike ballots on LNER and Avanti West Coast services amid unresolved pay disputes.

East Midlands Railway has cut services from London St Pancras to East Midlands cities due to reliability issues with the new Class 810 Aurora trains. The fleet entered service in December 2025 after a three-year delay.

East Midlands Railway will cancel hundreds of Midland mainline services due to ongoing train reliability issues. Aslef has launched strike ballots on LNER and Avanti West Coast amid failed pay negotiations.

East Midlands Railway announced indefinite service reductions from July 17, 2026, due to problems with new Class 810 Aurora trains introduced in December 2025 after a three-year delay. The disruptions primarily affect Intercity routes between London St Pancras and cities including Leicester, Nottingham, and Sheffield.

The Xi’an to Shiyan high-speed rail line opened on June 30, 2026, spanning 257 km and crossing the Qinling Mountains. It reduces travel time to approximately one hour, with trains operating at speeds up to 350 km/h.

East Midlands Railway cancelled multiple train services from 8 to 17 July 2026 due to extreme heat and related operational issues. Services between Nottingham, Worksop, Leicester, and London St Pancras were among those suspended or reduced amid safety concerns.

A 24-hour rail strike in Spain on July 15, 2026, will cancel 328 trains, including high-speed and medium-distance services. Minimum service levels of 66% and 73% will apply for medium-distance and high-speed trains, respectively.