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Aurora Trains Crisis Sparks Strike | Leicester News
East Midlands Railway’s new Hitachi Aurora trains are causing major headaches—constant system resets, driver access issues, and even toilet problems are sparking a fierce standoff with the RMT union. Despite Hitachi promising fixes and East Midlands Railway rolling out an action plan for both new and old trains, no clear timeline exists for normal service. With strike dates set for the next two Saturdays and ongoing disruptions likely, the union insists action is necessary until these trains are truly operational—because passengers and staff are already paying the price. Listen in comfort:Get…
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