Heavy rainfall in Maharashtra's Palghar district caused flooding that disrupted Western Railway operations on 23 July 2026. Over 50 trains were cancelled and multiple services were rerouted due to risks from high water levels.
Hungary has launched a €9.76 billion railway development plan scheduled for completion by 2035. The programme includes metro Line M3 extension, procurement of new EMUs and battery-electric trains, and infrastructure upgrades.
RMT union members will strike on August 1, 8, and 15, 2026, over safety concerns at East Midlands Railway. Limited services with reduced timetables will run on key routes between Nottingham, Sheffield, Corby and London St Pancras.