Travel Alert

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.

Heavy rain on July 19, 2026, caused flooding, road closures, and flight delays in New York City and northern New Jersey. Emergency officials urged residents to avoid travel as floodwaters affected highways and LaGuardia Airport flights.

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.

Newark Airport imposed a ground stop on July 19, 2026 due to severe flash flooding and thunderstorms. The weather caused flight delays, cancellations, and New Jersey road closures.

Flash flooding and thunderstorms in New Jersey caused a ground stop and ongoing flight disruptions at Newark Airport on July 18, 2026.

Newark Liberty International Airport enforced a ground stop on July 18, 2026, due to flash flooding and thunderstorms in New Jersey. Flooding led to water rescues and highway closures impacting travel.

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding on July 19, 2026, prompted a ground stop at Newark Airport and disrupted flights at LaGuardia. Floodwaters closed highways including the Clearview Expressway and caused emergency road rescues in New York City and northern New Jersey.

Newark Airport has enforced a ground stop on July 19, 2026, triggered by flash flooding and thunderstorms. Flight delays, cancellations, water rescues, and highway closures are currently affecting travel in the Newark area.

Severe flash flooding and thunderstorms in New Jersey on July 18, 2026, led to highway closures and water rescues. Newark Airport enforced a ground stop, disrupting flight operations and causing delays.

On July 18, 29 U.S. airports were under FAA delay programmes, with 48 total programmes active. Philadelphia International experienced the longest ground stop lasting nearly 12 hours.