East Midlands Railway Cancels Hundreds of Trains From July 2026 Amid Strike Votes
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East Midlands Railway Cancels 20 Trains Daily; UK Rail Strike Votes Underway
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 Floods NYC Roads and Disrupts LaGuardia Flights on July 19, 2026
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East Midlands Railway Cancels Services with Strikes Looming on LNER and Avanti West Coast
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.
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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.
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