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'Summer of chaos' for train passengers, says mayor – BBC

July 20, 2026

‘Summer of chaos’ for train passengers, says mayor BBCIntercity rail passengers face summer disruption amid slashed services and strike votes The GuardianOn the day Andy Burnham becomes UK PM, a northern city loses trains to London ReutersTrain services reduced over issues with new fleet BBCThese UK train services are reduced until further notice over issues with new fleet The Independent