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When are the next rail strikes this week?

Wednesday
Aug 26
no strike
Weather
Some routes may be impacted by weather.
Thursday
Aug 27
no strike
Weather
Some routes may be impacted by weather.
Friday
Aug 28
no strike
Weather
Some routes may be impacted by weather.
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
Industrial action
Some routes may be impacted by strike.
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Upcoming UK Trains Train Strikes Action

Keep reading for our strikes information.

Aug 30 to Sep 17
RMT industrial action affecting East Midlands Railway Intercity and Connect services on 30-31 August and 16-17 September
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Period:Sunday, August 30 to Thursday, September 17
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. East Midlands Railway are currently assessing the impact of this industrial action on their services. We'll publish more information such as any planned timetable changes as soon as they are confirmed. Customer advice: - 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 Sunday 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. Additionally, if travelling on non-strike days, be aware that East Midlands Railway are operating a reduced Intercity timetable. 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. You can see a comprehensive list of FAQs on East Midlands Railway's website. Check before you travel: The train plan for these dates is yet to be confirmed so please check back later to plan your journey. Compensation: You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.

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 derailment near Lewes
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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. Online journey planners are now showing correct information up to, and including, Friday 28 August. If you are travelling after 28 August, journey planners are not yet updated, so please check back nearer the time. 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 up to and including Friday 28 August using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner. For journeys on Saturday 29 August and beyond, please check back later. 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 26 to Aug 26
Train fault causing reduced service between Bletchley and Bedford on London Northwestern Railway
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Period:Wednesday, August 26 to Wednesday, August 26
Operators:London Northwestern Railway
Related Information:A fault on a train between Bletchley and Bedford means that fewer services are able to run between these stations. As a result, some trains will be cancelled and a reduced service will operate. This is expected until 12:00. Customer advice: Several faults have been identified one one of the trains that run between Bletchley and Bedford. Repairs are being carried out and the train will return to service when completed. There will be a train service running throughout the day, however this will be every other service until the repair is completed. A rail replacement bus will be in operation throughout the morning. Please check time tables for up to date information. Bus times are estimated and can be subject to change depending on road conditions. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following alternatives: London Underground between Euston and Kings Cross St Pancras. Thameslink between London St Pancras International and Bedford until 13:00. Please allow extra time for travelling and check time tables before travelling.