EMR Strikes Threaten August Travel | Nottingham News

East Midlands Railway braces for major disruption as the RMT Union threatens three strike days in August—first, eighth, and fifteenth—over safety fears tied to the new Hitachi 810 fleet, following a fatal crash. EMR insists the trains are fully compliant and urges travelers to avoid non-essential trips. Beyond full strikes, “Action Short of Strike” will cause ongoing chaos throughout August. Compounded by earlier Aurora fleet issues during the heatwave, EMR’s already reduced timetable is under further strain—check their site 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/9dcdfa591f7eee20