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UK Rail Services Cut Speeds and Reduce Trains Due to 2026 Heatwave
Persistent drought and heatwave conditions in England are causing soil shrinkage that disrupts railway track stability. From August 2026, South Western Railway and Network Rail enforce speed restrictions and timetable changes on multiple lines to maintain safety.
Canada to Replace 45 Via Rail Locomotives with $1.9B Investment
Canada will invest $1.9 billion to replace 45 aging Via Rail locomotives and build a new facility in Montreal. The hybrid trains, built by Stadler, aim to improve reliability and cut emissions.
West Midlands Railway Strike Suspended After Union Talks
Two days of strike action planned for West Midlands Railway services on 31 July and 1 August 2026 were suspended after talks with the TSSA union. Full normal timetables will operate with no expected disruptions.