A number of Hitachi Class 800 trains were withdrawn from service on Saturday after cracks were found in the lifting points on the chassis beneath carriagesDisruption to railway services after cracks were found in a fleet of trains is likely to continue for weeks, passengers have been told. Customers have been warned to expect cancellations and crowded carriages and have been urged to change their travel plans to reduce chaos as commuters return to the rail network with the easing of coronavirus restrictions. SponsoredA number of Hitachi Class 800 trains had to be withdrawn from service on Saturday after cracks were found in the lifting points on the chassis beneath carriages, used during maintenance. Checks are required on up to 182 intercity-class trains before they can return to service. As a result, London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has been running a reduced service on the East Coast Main Line while

Source: The Times May 10, 2021 16:01 UTC