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WestJet Cancels 76 Flights Ahead of Potential August 2 Flight Attendant Strike
WestJet canceled 76 flights following a 72-hour strike notice from flight attendants’ union CUPE Local 8125, with a potential strike starting August 2, 2026. WestJet issued a matching lockout notice as negotiations over unpaid ground work stalled ahead of the Civic Holiday weekend.
England Rail Routes Introduce Speed Restrictions and Timetable Changes from August 2026
Rail services across England have adopted speed restrictions and reduced schedules from early August 2026 due to soil shrinkage caused by heatwave drought. South Western Railway has cut services between Yeovil and Exeter, with journey delays of up to 27 minutes on London Waterloo to Exeter routes.
Via Rail Announces $1.9B Locomotive Replacement and New Montreal Facility
Via Rail will replace 45 aging locomotives and build a new Montreal facility with $1.9 billion federal funding. The new hybrid fleet aims to boost reliability and create 1,200 jobs.