EMR Strikes & Train Safety Concerns | Leicester News

East Midlands Railway braces for major travel chaos as the RMT Union strikes on three Saturdays in August—1st, 8th, and 15th—over safety fears surrounding their Hitachi Rail 810 fleet, allegedly linked to a deadly crash. EMR insists trains are safe and compliant, urging travelers to avoid non-essential trips and check plans ahead. Beyond strike days, “Action Short of Strike” disruptions loom from Aug 2–14 and again from Aug 16+, with last-minute cancellations possible. Services will be slashed to just 7 AM–7 PM, with one train per hour on some routes. With a reduced timetable already in place due to heatwave issues, travelers must stay vigilant and monitor EMR’s website for real-time updates. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/93fd3655f6e797a4