Amtrak will add nine Siemens railcars to its Hiawatha line between Milwaukee and Chicago starting September 2026. This will restore seating lost in 2025 and increase capacity to 388 passengers per train.
Emergency incident blocked rail lines between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton on July 31, 2026, causing delays and cancellations. Lines reopened by 13:00 BST, and normal services resumed.
WestJet cancelled over 300 flights on August 3 amid a one-day flight attendant strike. Recovery efforts continue with ongoing cancellations and delays affecting domestic and international routes.