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England Rail Services Slow Amid Heatwave and Soil Shrinkage from 10 August
South Western Railway and Network Rail have announced reduced train speeds and timetable changes from 10 August due to heatwave-related soil shrinkage affecting track safety. Passengers on affected routes, including Yeovil to Exeter, should expect slower journeys and reduced service frequency.
East Midlands Railway RMT Strikes Set for August on Nottingham, Sheffield, Corby Routes
The RMT union will strike on EMR services on 1, 8, and 15 August 2026, with reduced hours and hourly trains on major routes to London. The dispute centers on safety faults in the new 810 Aurora fleet requiring temporary resets.
Nearly 1,000 Flights Cancelled at JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark Due to Storms
Nearly 1,000 flights were cancelled on July 28, 2026 at JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark airports. The cancellations followed severe storms that disrupted travel across New York City.