Siemens Mobility won a $281.7 million contract to supply three AP220 trainsets for California High Speed Rail's Bakersfield to Merced route. Trainsets will be delivered from late 2029 with testing in spring 2030 and service planned for 2033-34.
A freight train partially derailed near Barking station in East London on 23 October 2026, blocking platforms and disrupting rail services. London Overground and c2c routes faced cancellations and suspensions with delays expected to continue through the day.
Manchester Airport has started flights to Billund, Denmark, with return fares from £62. The service commenced in late October 2026, opening new direct UK-Denmark travel options.