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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Natalie Wilson

EMR train timetable reduced over issues with new fleet

  • East Midlands Railway (EMR) will significantly reduce its Intercity timetable from 20 July due to ongoing reliability issues with Hitachi Rail's new Class 810 fleet.
  • The cancellations will affect hundreds of services on the Midland mainline, including about 20 fast trains daily connecting London, Sheffield, and Nottingham.
  • EMR said that the temporary timetable aims to provide a more consistent service while they work with Hitachi Rail to resolve the performance problems.
  • Customers affected by the changes can request a full refund or travel on alternative services immediately before or after their booked journey.
  • Separately, LNER train drivers, members of the Aslef union, are set to vote on strike action in the coming weeks over a pay dispute, potentially impacting East Coast main line services.

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These UK train services are reduced until further notice over issues with new fleet

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