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When are the next rail strikes this week?
Wednesday
Jan 28
Weather
Some routes may be impacted by weather.
Thursday
Jan 29
Weather
Some routes may be impacted by weather.
Friday
Jan 30
Weather
Some routes may be impacted by weather.
Saturday
Jan 31
Non-Strike day
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Sunday
Feb 1
Non-Strike day
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Monday
Feb 2
Non-Strike day
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Tuesday
Feb 3
Non-Strike day
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UK Trains rail disruptions & other info
Jan 27 to Jan 29
Fire cause major disruption between Huddersfield / Rochdale and Manchester Victoria
Period:Tuesday, January 27 to Thursday, January 29
Operators:Northern,TransPennine Express
Related Information:There was a fire in Standedge Tunnel on Sunday 25 January. Once the fire had been extinguished, damage to the tunnel structure was discovered that requires extensive repair work before the tunnel can be deemed safe for the passage of trains again.
As a result of this, some lines in the area are currently closed. Trains running between Huddersfield and Manchester Victoria are the most heavily impacted by this issue and will either be cancelled, delayed, revised or diverted via an alternative route, where this is possible. Northern services between Leeds and Manchester Victoria via Rochdale will be cancelled to allow trains to use this diversionary route.
For the remainder of the day today, both Northern and TransPennine Express services will be impacted by this issue. However, from the start of service tomorrow, Northern expect to be able to run their full timetable. TransPennine Express services are expected to continue to be impacted through until at least Thursday of this week.
Major disruption is expected to continue until 06:00 on Thursday 29 January.
Advice for Northern customers:
Alternative travel suggestions:
Services running between Leeds and Manchester Victoria will be cancelled in both directions. However, other routes (as listed below) that run via Rochdale can continue to run as normal:
Between Leeds and Chester via Halifax and Manchester Victoria.
Between Leeds and Wigan Wallgate via Brighouse and Manchester Victoria.
Customers can change at Brighouse for a replacement bus service to Huddersfield, in both directions.
Northern ticket holders will be accepted on TransPennine Express services between Manchester Victoria and Leeds at no extra cost. Some of these TransPennine Express services will stop additionally at Hebden Bridge and Rochdale, in both directions.
If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railway service within two hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
Northern train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including advance and peak restrictions, during this disruption. Restrictions will be reinstated once the disruption ends.
Advice for TransPennine Express customers:
How does this affect my journey?
The following routes will be subject to delays, alterations, short notice cancellations:
Manchester Piccadilly - Huddersfield / York (stopper services).
Manchester Victoria - Redcar Central.
Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle.
Liverpool Lime Street - Hull.
Where possible, trains will divert via the Calder Valley. Trains that divert between Leeds and Manchester Victoria will not call at Huddersfield, Slaithwaite, Marsden, Greenfield. Mossley or Stalybridge.
The Manchester Airport to Redcar Central services will call additionally at Brighouse, in both directions. From Brighouse, connections can be made to Huddersfield via Rail Replacement Bus services.
What should I do?
You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following services in both directions:
Northern services between Sheffield and Leeds / Huddersfield, Manchester Victoria and Stalybridge.
CrossCountry services between Leeds and Sheffield until the end of the day.
TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railway services between Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly / Liverpool Lime Street.
LNER services between York and Doncaster until the end of the day.
Metrolink services between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria / Manchester Airport.
Customers travelling to and from Huddersfield, please travel via Brighouse where replacement bus services are in operation between Brighouse and Huddersfield, in both directions.
The following rail replacement transport is in operation:
Between Dewsbury and Huddersfield:
Dewsbury to Huddersfield departing at XX:15 every hour from 05:15 until 23:15.
Huddersfield to Dewsbury departing at XX:45 every hour from 05:45 until 22:45.
Between Huddersfield and Stalybridge / Manchester Piccadilly:
Stalybridge to Huddersfield calling at all stops, departing on the hour each hour from 05:00 until 23:00.
Huddersfield to Manchester Piccadilly calling at all stops, departing on the hour each hour from 05:00 until 23:00.
Please be advised other operators are likely to be busy and customers may experience overcrowding on services.
Jan 27 to Feb 1
Track flooding and bridge damage disrupts routes between Liskeard and Looe
Period:Tuesday, January 27 to Sunday, February 1
Operators:Great Western Railway
Related Information:The line between Liskeard and Looe remains closed following a period of recent heavy rain which flooded the track.
The heavy rainfall, combined with high tides, resulted in the water levels at several bridges along the line being above the level which allows for trains to run safely. Investigations took place once the water levels receded and the results of the investigations have confirmed some damage that will require repair work. This will need to be carried out before the line can be reopened and trains are able to run again.
No trains will operate between Liskeard and Looe. Rail replacement transport will run as stated below.
Currently, trains are not expected to run on this route until the start of service on Monday 2 February, at the earliest.
Customer advice:
Replacement minibuses will operate at train departure times from Liskeard and Looe.
The designated stops for the replacement road transport are as follows:
Liskeard - at the front of the station.
Sandplace - bus stops by the station entrance.
Looe - at the front of the station.
If you are travelling to / from St Keyne Wishing Well Halt or Causeland please call Great Western Railway customer services on 0345 700 0125, or use the station help point for taxis to be arranged.
Additionally, you may use your ticket on Transport for Cornwall bus route 73 between Liskeard and Looe at no extra cost.
Jan 28 to Jan 30
Poor weather impacts services across the Great Western Railway network
Period:Wednesday, January 28 to Friday, January 30
Operators:Great Western Railway
Related Information:The Met Office have issued yellow weather warnings in place for ice across England and Wales throughout the day.
As a result, trains running across the Great Western Railway network may be cancelled, delayed, revised or suspended.
Disruption to services is expected to continue until the end of the day on Friday 30 January.
Customer advice:
If you are travelling between Exeter St Davids and Okehampton / Barnstaple:
You are advised NOT TO TRAVEL as Great Western Railway cannot guarantee they will get you to your destination due to the unsafe road conditions.
Trains are currently unable to operate between these stations as a result of flooding following the poor weather.
This is expected to be the case until the end of the day on Friday 30 January.
An extremely limited rail replacement service will run between Exeter St Davids and Okehampton. Please speak to station staff on arrival.
Your ticket can be used, at no extra cost, with Stagecoach, in both directions on routes as follows:
5 between Exeter (Central, New North Road), Newton St Cyres (Belluno) and Crediton (Station Cross).
5A between Exeter (bus station), Newton St Cyres (Belluno), Crediton (station), Copplestone and Okehampton.
5B between Exeter (bus station), Newton St Cyres (Belluno), Crediton (station), Copplestone, Morchard Road and Barnstaple (station).
5C between Exeter (bus station), Newton St Cyres (Belluno), Crediton (station), Copplestone, Morchard Road and Lapford.
You can also use Dartline route 66 between Exeter (St David’s), Exeter St Thomas (Cowick St) and Okehampton (West Street).
If you are travelling between Castle Cary and Exeter St Davids:
Following flooding between Exeter St Davids and Taunton all lines have reopened. As service recovers, trains may still be cancelled or revised.
Disruption is expected until 03:30.
If you are travelling between Par and Newquay:
Trains are currently unable to operate between these stations, and will be cancelled. This is expected to continue until the end of the day.
Rail replacement buses will run between St Austell and Newquay. Please alight at St Austell and use a Great Western Railway service between Par and St Austell.
To further assist you with your journey, you may use your ticket on the following Go Cornwall bus routes at no extra cost:
21 / 21A: between St Austell, St Columb Road, Quintrell Downs and Newquay.
26/26A: St Austell, Bugle, Roche and Bodmin.
31: St Austell and Luxulyan.
85: Truro and Newquay.
91: Truro, St Columb Road, Quintrell Downs and Newquay.
93: Truro, Quintrell Downs and Newquay.
Jan 28 to Jan 28
Poor weather affects services across the South Western Railway network
Period:Wednesday, January 28 to Wednesday, January 28
Operators:South Western Railway
Related Information:The Met Office have issued yellow weather warnings with Storm Chandra bringing heavy rain for south west England today.
As a result, trains across the network may be cancelled, delayed, revised or suspended.
Tickets dated for yesterday, Tuesday 27 January, can be used today, Wednesday 28 January at no extra cost.
Customer advice:
If you are travelling between Salisbury and Southampton Central:
Salisbury to Romsey services via Southampton Central will be cancelled in both directions. This disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Rail replacement buses will run on the following routes:
Between Salisbury to Romsey, calling at all stations via Southampton Central.
Please note these buses will not be running to a scheduled timetable..
You can also use your ticket at no extra cost on the following:
Bluestar bus routes as follows:
1 between Winchester - Chandlers Ford - Southampton.
2 between Southampton - St Denys - Swaythling - Eastleigh.
4 between Southampton and Romsey.
7, 8, 9, 11 and 12 between Southampton - Millbrook - Redbridge.
20 between Southampton and St Denys.
23 between Eastleigh and Velmore (near Chandlers Ford).
Stagecoach South West P between Exeter Central and Pinhoe.
Stagecoach South West 1 & 1A between Exeter Central - Pinhoe - Broadclyst.
Stagecoach South West 4 between Exeter stations and Cranbrook.
Stagecoach South West 9 between Honiton and Exeter Central.
Stagecoach South West 44A between Axminster - Honiton - Cranbrook - Exeter Central.
Morebus M1 and M2 between Bournemouth - Branksome - Parkstone - Poole.
CrossCountry services between Basingstoke - Bournemouth in both directions.
Southern Railway services between Southampton Central - London Victoria in both directions.
Great Western Railway on all routes.
Further information:
Because your journey has been heavily disrupted, you can book your own taxi and claim the cost back through the South Western Railway website. This applies to travel between any stations served by South Western Railway between:
Salisbury and Exeter St Davids.
Salisbury and Romsey via Southampton Central and Eastleigh.
You will need to provide the following details to make a claim:
Your full contact details:
The time and date of your journey.
The stations you travelled to and from.
A detailed description of the series of events that took place.
Copies of your train ticket/s and taxi receipt.
If you need any help with your journey, please speak to a member of staff or use a station help point.
If you would prefer to use local buses to continue your journey please check Traveline. South Western Railway tickets are not valid on local buses unless stated above.
Jan 28 to Feb 16
Landslip disrupts services between Horsham and Dorking (Main)
Period:Wednesday, January 28 to Monday, February 16
Operators:Southern
Related Information:A landslip between Horsham and Dorking (Main) means that trains are unable to run between these stations.
Buses will replace trains between these stations until Monday 16 February.
Customer advice:
A landslip between Horsham and Dorking will impact trains running between Horsham, Dorking and London Victoria until at least Monday 16 February.
Until Monday 16 February:
There will be NO train service between Horsham and Dorking.
The following stations will not be served:
Warnham.
Ockley.
Holmwood.
An hourly train service will continue to run between Dorking and London Victoria, and there are alternative Southern and Thameslink services from Horsham to London Bridge and London Victoria, via Gatwick Airport.
If you are travelling between Horsham and Dorking (Main):
Please allow for at least 30-40 minutes longer than usual to complete your journey, as you will need to use alternative transport to reach your destination.
An hourly replacement bus service will operate between Horsham, Warnham, Holmwood and Dorking, in both directions. This will connect with train services running between Dorking and London Victoria. However, if you are travelling from Horsham into Central London, please use the alternative Southern or Thameslink routes from Horsham.
You can also use your ticket to travel at no extra cost on Metrobus route 93 between Horsham Bus Station, Warnham, Ockley (serving Clarks Green Roundabout), Holmwood and Dorking.
If you are travelling to / from Ockley:
Replacement buses running between Horsham and Dorking are unable to serve Ockley due to a road closure between the A24 and the station, until the end of service on Friday 30 January.
If you are travelling from Ockley, please press the green emergency button on the station Help Point, and we will arrange onward travel for you.
If you are travelling to Ockley, please speak to station staff who will assist in booking onward transport. Ockley will be served by rail replacement buses from Saturday 31 January.
Car parking easement:
If you have a car park season ticket for Ockley, you will be able to park at Horsham, Crawley, Reigate or Three Bridges if you choose to travel to / from these stations as an alternative (please note, these car parks can be busy).
Planning your journey:
You can see the live departure boards, and view a live map of the network.
You can also view 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. You can use the Southern app to find up-to-date information.
Journey planners for Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 January are up to date, and reflect our planned service on this route. Journey planners will be updated daily.
Can you tell me more about the incident?
A landslip was reported in the Ockley area on Friday evening, 23 January. Since then, specialist Network Rail teams have been on site assessing the damage and repairs necessary and then starting work on the track and surrounding embankment. All lines through this route will be blocked until this work is complete. Watch this video to find out more.
A full line closure is expected until Monday 16 February, between Horsham and Dorking (Main).
Landslips can happen for a number of reasons, including severe weather. Areas at risk of landslips are monitored proactively to ensure that the track is safe, and Southern also receive reports from train crews of any risks to the railway.
Jan 28 to Jan 28
Train driver shortage reduces Island Line services
Period:Wednesday, January 28 to Wednesday, January 28
Operators:Island Line
Related Information:A shortage of train drivers means fewer trains can run on the Island Line. As a result, trains may be cancelled or revised.
Disruption is expected until 22:00.
What South Western Railway are doing about it:
Fewer trains are able to run in service today on the Isle of Wight.
Train services have been cancelled or revised.
Your ticket can be used, at no extra cost, on the following services:
Southern Vectis 2 & 3 between Ryde esplanade and Shanklin from 09:00 until 22:00.
South Western Railway have arranged replacement buses to run on the following routes:
A minibus will shuttle between Ryde Esplanade and Ryde Pier Head from 10:00 until 22:00.
If you need any help with your journey, please speak to a member of staff or use a station help point.
If you would prefer to use local buses to continue your journey please check Traveline. South Western Railway tickets are not valid on local buses unless stated above.
Jan 28 to Jan 28
Signalling system fault disrupts services between Tisbury and Salisbury
Period:Wednesday, January 28 to Wednesday, January 28
Operators:South Western Railway
Related Information:A fault with the signalling system between Tisbury and Salisbury means all lines are disrupted. As a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 15:00.
What South Western Railway are doing about it:
Engineers are on site and investigating the fault.
Trains have to run at reduced speed on all lines between Salisbury and Tisbury. This means fewer trains are able to run between these stations until further notice.
The following service has been cancelled:
05:51 Gillingham Dorset to Exeter St Davids due 07:45 - cancelled.
The following services have been altered.
05:41 Yeovil Pen Mill to London Waterloo due 08:14 - will be diverted via Westbury and call additionally at Westbury.
06:20 Honiton to London Waterloo due 09:18 - will start from Salisbury.
06:35 London Waterloo to Gillingham Dorset due 08:37 - will start from Salisbury.
06:40 Exeter St Davids to London Waterloo due 10:20 - will start from Salisbury.
07:10 London Waterloo to Exeter St Davids due 10:43 - will terminate at Salisbury.
07:11 Yeovil Pen Mill to London Waterloo due 09:50 - will start from Salisbury.
08:24 Exeter St Davids to London Waterloo due 11:49 - will terminate at Salisbury.
09:18 Gillingham Dorset to London Waterloo due 11:16 - will start from Salisbury.
09:20 London Waterloo to Exeter St Davids due 12:42 - will terminate at Salisbury.
11:25 Exeter St Davids to London Waterloo due 14:49 - will start from Salisbury.
13:25 Exeter St Davids to London Waterloo due 16:45 - will start from Salisbury.
Because your journey has been heavily disrupted, you can book your own taxi and claim the cost back through the South Western Railway website.
You will need to provide the following details to make a claim:
Your full contact details:
The time and date of your journey.
The stations you travelled to and from.
A detailed description of the series of events that took place.
Copies of your train ticket/s and taxi receipt.
If you need any help with your journey, please speak to a member of staff or use a station help point.
If you would prefer to use local buses to continue your journey please check Traveline. South Western Railway tickets are not valid on local buses unless stated above.
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