All train lines between Stevenage and London Kings Cross closed on August 1, 2026, following a person being hit by a train. Multiple services, including Grand Central and Great Northern, were cancelled or delayed.
The RMT has scheduled three 24-hour strikes on East Midlands Railway for August 1, 8, and 15, 2026. The dispute centers on safety issues with EMR's new Class 810 Aurora trains.
WestJet canceled 276 flights between July 31 and August 1, 2026, ahead of a potential flight attendant strike. The Canadian Union of Public Employees issued a 72-hour strike notice after rejecting WestJet’s pay and scheduling offer.