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Aurora Trains Delay Disrupts EMR Services | Leicester News
East Midlands Railway is slashing services for the next few weeks as brand new Aurora trains—delayed three years and plagued by reliability and maintenance issues—fail to deliver smooth operations. Starting July 20, a temporary timetable will take effect to manage both the troubled Class 810 fleet and ongoing upkeep of older Class 222 trains. Passengers face cancellations, reduced carriages, and disrupted journeys, with EMR apologizing and offering refunds or flexible travel options. Despite the setbacks, the Aurora rollout remains on track for 2026–2027. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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