Rogers Steps Down as EMR Faces Crisis | Leicester News

Will Rogers has stepped down as managing director of East Midlands Railway amid mounting operational chaos — rising train faults, delayed repairs, and looming strikes — all tied to the troubled rollout of its $400 million Aurora trains. The RMT union plans walkouts on August 1, 8, and 15, threatening major service cuts. Rogers, who led the company since 2020, cited family reasons for his exit and praised his team, while Transport UK hailed his leadership and delivery focus. Neil Grabham, former Merseyrail boss, will serve as interim MD, ready to tackle the fallout from a deadly Bedford collision that Rogers helped respond to. 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/9cc625a6b9de6b37