A power outage on August 6, 2026, caused signalling failures that disrupted multiple rail services across Greater Manchester and the North West. Greater Manchester Mayor Bev Craig called for a fast-tracked independent inquiry following widespread cancellations.
A train struck a fallen tree near Kingham on 7 August 2026, closing the Oxford to Worcester Shrub Hill line until 8am. Passengers experienced delays of up to 30 minutes with no reported injuries.
A power failure on August 6, 2026, caused widespread rail service disruptions in Greater Manchester, the Midlands, and North West England. National Rail warned that cancellations and delays would continue throughout the day.