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When are the next rail strikes this week?

Saturday
Aug 29
no strike
Weather
Some routes may be impacted by weather.
Sunday
Aug 30
no strike
Industrial action
Some routes may be impacted by strike.
Monday
Aug 31
no strike
Industrial action
Some routes may be impacted by strike.
Tuesday
Sep 1
no strike
Weather
Some routes may be impacted by weather.
Wednesday
Sep 2
no strike
Weather
Some routes may be impacted by weather.
Thursday
Sep 3
no strike
Weather
Some routes may be impacted by weather.
Friday
Sep 4
no strike
Weather
Some routes may be impacted by weather.
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Upcoming UK Trains Train Strikes Action

Keep reading for our strikes information.

Aug 30 to Aug 31
Industrial action to affect East Midlands Railway Intercity and Connect services on 30 and 31 August, and 16 and 17 September
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Period:Sunday, August 30 to Monday, August 31
Operators:East Midlands Railway
Related Information:The RMT union has announced industrial action which is expected to impact the level of service on East Midlands Railway's Intercity and Connect routes on Sunday 30 August, Monday 31 August, Wednesday 16 September and Thursday 17 September. On Sunday 30 August and Monday 31 August (Bank Holiday), you are advised to only travel if your journey is essential. If travel is essential, please check your full journey, including first and last trains before travelling as services are expected to be extremely busy, and services start later and finish earlier than the current timetable. On Sunday 30 August at London St Pancras International and Sheffield, queuing systems will be in place. Please listen to staff announcements, follow any signage and allow more time for your journey. A visual disruption map video is available. Sunday 30 August： Customers are advised to only travel if your journey is essential. Services as expected to be extremely busy and you may not be able to board the train you planned to travel on. No rail replacement bus services will be provided. A reduced frequency service will run as below: EMR Intercity (to / from London St Pancras International). Services will start after 07:00 and finish before 19:00. 1 train per hour between Nottingham and London St Pancras International. 1 train per hour between Sheffield / Derby and London St Pancras International. 1 train per hour between London St Pancras International and Nottingham. 1 train per hour between London St Pancras International and Sheffield / Derby. EMR Connect (to / from London St Pancras International). Services will start after 11:00 and finish before 19:00. 1 train per hour between Corby and London St Pancras International. 1 train per hour between London St Pancras International and Corby. Monday 31 August: Customers are advised to only travel if your journey is essential. No rail replacement bus services will be provided. A reduced frequency service will run as below: EMR Intercity (to / from London St Pancras International). Services will start after 07:00 and finish before 19:00. 1 train per hour between Nottingham and London St Pancras International. 1 train per hour between Sheffield / Derby and London St Pancras International. 1 train per hour between London St Pancras International and Nottingham. 1 train per hour between London St Pancras International and Sheffield / Derby. EMR Connect (to / from London St Pancras International). Services will start after 07:00 and finish before 19:00. 1 train per hour between Corby and London St Pancras International. 1 train per hour between London St Pancras International and Corby. Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 September: The service plan for Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 September is not yet available. Please check back at a later date. Ticket flexibility and refund information: If you hold a ticket for a strike day you can travel on a different day at no extra cost as per the guidance below: Tickets dated Sunday 30 August can be used to travel on East Midlands Railway and connecting services on Friday 28 August, Saturday, 29 August, Tuesday 1 September or Wednesday 2 September. Tickets dated Monday 31 August can be used to travel on East Midlands Railway and connecting services on Friday 28 August, Saturday 29 August, Tuesday 1 September or Wednesday 2 September. Tickets dated Wednesday 16 September can be used to travel on East Midlands Railway and connecting services on Tuesday 15 September, Friday 18 September, Saturday 19 September, Sunday 20 September or Monday 21 September. Tickets dated Thursday 17 September can be used to travel on East Midlands Railway and connecting services on Tuesday 15 September, Friday 18 September, Saturday 19 September, Sunday 20 September or Monday 21 September. Please note that the above advice is with the exception of connecting services operated by Grand Central, Heathrow Express, Hull Trains or Lumo. If your train is cancelled or you choose not to travel due to strike action, tickets can be changed to another date, or they can be returned for a full refund at your point of purchase. No administration fee will be charged. Further information: On Sunday 30 August, East Midlands Railway services to / from London St Pancras International are expected to see more customers than usual on days where there are no trains to or from London Kings Cross. If you would normally travel with LNER you must follow LNER's travel advice and change for the rail replacement bus service between Bedford and Peterborough to connect with trains to / from the North and London. You can find more about this engineering work on this dedicated engineering work webpage. You can see a comprehensive list of FAQs and further details on East Midlands Railway's website. If you are travelling on non-strike days, please be aware that East Midlands Railway are operating a reduced Intercity timetable.

UK Trains rail disruptions & other info

Jul 18 to Oct 17
Temporary reduced timetable on East Midlands Railway Intercity routes
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Period:Saturday, July 18 to Saturday, October 17
Operators:East Midlands Railway
Related Information:East Midlands Railway have introduced a temporary reduced Intercity timetable to help provide a more consistent and reliable service whilst they address issues with the performance and reliability of their trains. This is expected to be in place until further notice. Action short of strike information: The RMT Union has also notified East Midlands Railway that members will be taking Action Short of Strike (ASOS) until further notice. Trains may be subject to short notice alterations and cancellations. Please check before you travel. Check before you travel: Online journey planners and ticket booking systems have been updated to reflect the timetable changes as follows: Monday to Friday: Cancelled services have been removed from journey planners up until 17 October. Weekends: Cancelled services will be removed from journey planners up to three weeks before travel. From Monday 31 August: East Midlands Railway will increase Intercity service from 87% to 92% of the full planned timetable. Key service reinstatements include: Sheffield services: Reinstatement of five weekday services and three weekend services that were previously fully cancelled. Nottingham services: Reinstatement of three weekday services and one weekend service that were previously fully cancelled. Travel information from now until 31 August: Regional routes and Connect service between Corby and London are unaffected. This temporary Intercity timetable will be kept under regular review, and East Midlands Railway will increase services as soon as they are confident they can do so, while continuing to provide a reliable service for customers. We will keep customers updated on this page as more information becomes available. Impact on service: The following services will not run: Weekdays: Southbound: - 05:14 Nottingham to London St Pancras International - 08:15 Melton Mowbray to Kettering - 09:50 Nottingham to London St Pancras International - 10:50 Nottingham to London St Pancras International - 12:00 Sheffield to London St Pancras International - 14:35 Sheffield to London St Pancras International - 16:50 Nottingham to London St Pancras International - 17:00 Sheffield to London St Pancras International - 20:28 Sheffield to Derby Northbound: - 06:06 Kettering to Nottingham - 07:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham - 08:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham - 09:32 London St Pancras International to Sheffield - 12:02 London St Pancras International to Sheffield - 14:32 London St Pancras International to Sheffield - 14:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham - 17:32 London St Pancras International to Sheffield - 19:32 London St Pancras International to Sheffield - 19:38 Kettering to Melton Mowbray - 21:05 London St Pancras International to Nottingham Saturday: Southbound: - 07:12 Nottingham to London St Pancras International - 11:50 Nottingham to London St Pancras International - 16:35 Sheffield to London St Pancras International - 19:50 Nottingham to London St Pancras International Northbound: - 06:00 London St Pancras International to Sheffield - 07:02 London St Pancras International to Sheffield - 07:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham - 09:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham - 14:02 London St Pancras International to Sheffield - 19:02 London St Pancras International to Sheffield - 19:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham Sunday: Southbound: - 15:47 Nottingham to London St Pancras International - 15:51 Sheffield to London St Pancras International Northbound: - 18:05 London St Pancras International to Nottingham - 18:32 London St Pancras International to Sheffield - 20:32 London St Pancras International to Sheffield Additionally, throughout the week, some services will operate with fewer carriages than usual. You should also check before you travel for any additional disruption on the East Midlands Railway network. Alternative routes: East Midlands Railway have arranged for your ticket to be used at no extra cost on CrossCountry, Northern, TransPennine Express, LNER, West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway services. If your booked train has been cancelled, you can travel on these operator's services with your existing ticket at no extra cost, including using alternative routes where available. If you are travelling between Sheffield and London: You can travel via Doncaster using Northern / TransPennine Express services between Sheffield and Doncaster, and then LNER services between Doncaster and London Kings Cross. If you are travelling between Nottingham and London: You can travel via Grantham using East Midlands Railway services between Nottingham and Grantham, and then LNER services between Grantham and London Kings Cross. If you are travelling between Chesterfield and London: You can travel via Tamworth using CrossCountry services between Chesterfield and Tamworth, and then London Northwestern Railway services between Tamworth and London Euston. If you are travelling between Derby and London: You can travel via Tamworth using CrossCountry services between Derby and Tamworth, and then London Northwestern Railway services between Tamworth and London Euston. If you are travelling between Long Eaton and London: You can travel via Tamworth using CrossCountry services between Long Eaton and Tamworth, and then London Northwestern Railway services between Tamworth and London Euston. If you are travelling between Melton Mowbray and London: You can travel via Leicester using CrossCountry services between Melton Mowbray and Leicester, and then East Midlands Railway services between Leicester and London St Pancras International. If you are travelling between Oakham and London: You can travel via Leicester using CrossCountry services between Oakham and Leicester, and then East Midlands Railway services between Leicester and London St Pancras International. Ticket flexibility: If your booked service is affected, you can travel on up to two earlier or two later East Midlands Railway services, or, if you decide not to travel, you can claim a full refund from where you purchased the ticket. In addition, if you are travelling between Sheffield and London St Pancras International with any flexible ticket (such as an anytime, off-peak or super off-peak ticket) you can travel via Doncaster with your existing ticket, at no extra cost, using Northern / TransPennine Express services between Sheffield and Doncaster, and then LNER services between Doncaster and London Kings Cross. This applies even if your booked train is unaffected. If you have an advance ticket booked for an East Midlands Railway train which is still running, your ticket will not be valid on other operators. Can you tell me more? The introduction of the new Class 810 fleet to the East Midlands Railway network was designed to provide a smooth transition from the Class 222 fleet, with a significant period where both fleets would operate alongside one another under the maintenance of Hitachi Rail. However, a three-year delay in the first Class 810 trains coming into service, combined with ongoing service reliability issues across both fleets, have significantly impacted East Midlands Railway's ability to run a reliable Intercity service. Introducing a temporary timetable will allow them to provide a more dependable service whilst they continue to work with Hitachi Rail to make the improvements needed as quickly as possible. FAQs: You can find more details and a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions on East Midlands Railway's website. Compensation: You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey.
Aug 13 to Sep 1
No trains between Haywards Heath and Lewes following train derailment
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Period:Thursday, August 13 to Tuesday, September 1
Operators:Southern
Related Information:On Thursday 13 August, a train derailed in the Lewes area. As a result of this, all lines between Haywards Heath and Lewes are closed. Trains are unable to run between Haywards Heath and Lewes and will be cancelled or revised. Disruption is expected until the start of service on Tuesday 1 September. Southern have a dedicated page on their website with further information, including a map of the affected area. Customer advice: The railway between Haywards Heath and Lewes will remain closed until Tuesday 1 September while the major recovery operation continues following the derailment on Thursday 13 August. Southern know this will be frustrating and disruptive, particularly for customers who rely on this route for work and other important journeys. They are very sorry for the continued impact and uncertainty, and we'll keep providing clear updates as the recovery progresses. Travel advice: Rail replacement buses are running between Haywards Heath and Lewes, calling at Plumpton and Cooksbridge. There will continue to be no direct trains between London and Eastbourne or Hastings. If you're travelling to or from London, you'll need to change your journey: - Between London and Eastbourne, travel via Brighton and change there for your onward train - Between London and Plumpton or Lewes, travel via Haywards Heath and use the rail replacement bus between Haywards Heath and Lewes - Between London and Hastings, the fastest option is to use Southeastern services via London Charing Cross. Alternatively, you can travel via Brighton and continue your journey from there Journeys will take longer at the moment, so please leave plenty of extra time to reach your destination, especially if you are using a rail replacement bus as part of your journey. Can I use my ticket with another operator? You can travel on the following services at no additional cost: - Southern between London Victoria and Brighton - Gatwick Express between London Victoria and Brighton - Thameslink services between London Bridge and Brighton - London Underground between all London terminals - Southeastern services between London Charing Cross and Hastings Planning your journey: You can use live departure boards, a live map of the network and the alternative route guide to help you. If you're travelling in the London area, you can plan journeys on alternative routes by using the TfL Journey Planner. The Southern app will also help you plan your journey. Can you tell me more about the incident? The railway line between Haywards Heath and Lewes will reopen to passenger services on Tuesday 1 September following a major recovery operation and repairs to the track after the derailment on Thursday 13 August. Since the derailment, a complex programme of work has been under way to move the train and to understand the full extent of the damage to the track and embankment. This will enable engineers to safely repair the railway, including replacing track and reinstating signalling systems. This recovery effort has taken a huge amount of planning, along with the creation of temporary foundations and platforms for the heavy machinery and specialist cranes to allow this work to take place. With a clear plan in place to complete site clearance and the extensive reinstatement work required, Network Rail and can now confirm that the railway will reopen in time for customers returning to their regular travel patterns at the end of the summer holidays. Check before you travel: You can check your journey for today using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner. If you are travelling on Saturday 29, Sunday 30 or Monday 31 August, journey planners are not yet showing up-to-date service information. Services will be amended on these days and journey planners will be updated the day before, so please ensure you check just prior to travelling. For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page. You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page. Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey. Compensation: You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.
Aug 18 to Sep 4
Multiple speed restrictions cause disruption across the c2c network to / from London Fenchurch Street
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Period:Tuesday, August 18 to Friday, September 4
Operators:c2c
Related Information:Multiple speed restrictions have been imposed across the c2c network. With trains having to run at a reduced speed, c2c services will be disrupted. Services are expected to be busier than usual and may be delayed or altered at short notice. Some trains may be cancelled, diverted, or unable to call at all scheduled stations while the speed restrictions remain in place. Disruption is expected to continue until further notice. c2c strongly recommend that you travel earlier in the day or after the peak times if you can, be flexible, and check before you travel. Travel advice: As of Tuesday 25 August, services towards London from Shoeburyness and Upminster, and from Pitsea and Grays will depart at least six minutes earlier than normal. Services from London and arriving at stations between Upminster and Shoeburyness and Grays and Pitsea will arrive at least six minutes later than normal. This timetable is reflected up to and including Friday 4 September. Additional information: The prolonged dry weather has caused the clay underneath the tracks to dry out and shrink. This has caused the track to drop in places and become uneven. In response, speed restrictions have been put in place to keep everyone moving safely and smoothly. Speed restrictions will need to be in place until the ground conditions have recovered, which can take some time. The normal timetables will be reintroduced as soon as possible, with further updates to be provided in due course. Check before you travel: You can check your journey up to and including Friday 4 September using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner. We don't quite know how service will look for c2c on Saturday 5 September and beyond so please check back later. For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page. You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page. Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey. Compensation: You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.
Aug 27 to Sep 6
Speed Restriction Impacts Routes between Horsham and Barnham
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Period:Thursday, August 27 to Sunday, September 6
Operators:Southern
Related Information:A speed restriction between Horsham and Barnham means that fewer trains are able to run on all lines towards Barnham and Bognor Regis. Services running between these stations will be revised as a result. This is expected until the end of the day on Sunday 6 September. Customer advice: A number of temporary speed restrictions are in place across the Arundel area, which means trains need longer to complete their journeys. Southern know that continuing to run the usual timetable in these circumstances would lead to delays building throughout the day, as well as cancellations being made at short notice. This would make it difficult for customers to plan their journeys with confidence. The below changes to the service will provide a more reliable journey for you whilst Network Rail colleagues continue to complete sufficient repairs to the tracks. Service amendments: Services between Bognor Regis and Barnham have been reduced to half hourly services which will depart: Bognor Regis at: XX:26 and XX:56 each hour. Barnham at: : XX:14 and XX:45 each hour. Services between London Victoria and Bognor Regis will run half hourly in each direction as normal. London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbour will run only between Barnham and Portsmouth Harbour calling all stations. These services will depart: Barnham at XX:30 each hour. Portsmouth Harbour at XX:29 each hour. If you require travel from London towards Portsmouth Harbour, you will need to change at Barnham for an alternate service. Please ensure you are giving yourself additional time to complete your journey. There will be no additional peak service running from Bognor Regis to London Bridge. Planning your journey: Live departure boards can be viewed. You can view a live map of the network. You can also see an alternative route guide. If you're travelling in the London area, you can plan journeys on alternative routes by using the TfL Journey Planner. The Southern app will also help you plan your journey. Can you tell me more about the incident? More information to follow.