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When are the next rail strikes this week?
Thursday
Sep 18
Non-Strike day
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Friday
Sep 19
Non-Strike day
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Saturday
Sep 20
Non-Strike day
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Sunday
Sep 21
Non-Strike day
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Monday
Sep 22
Non-Strike day
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Tuesday
Sep 23
Non-Strike day
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Wednesday
Sep 24
Non-Strike day
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UK Trains rail disruptions & other info
Sep 12 to Sep 18
Unstable ground conditions close Bransty Tunnel between Corkickle and Whitehaven
Period:Friday, September 12 to Thursday, September 18
Operators:Northern
Related Information:During pre-planned engineering work at Bransty Tunnel, between Corkickle and Whitehaven, inspections revealed unstable ground conditions which require urgent repair. As a result, the line through the tunnel is closed.
Buses are replacing trains between Corkickle and Whitehaven.
Disruption is expected until further notice.
A visual disruption map video is available.
Customer advice:
Service impact:
Train services are running between Lancaster / Barrow-in-Furness and Corkickle, and also between Whitehaven and Carlisle. Buses will replace trains between Corkickle and Whitehaven.
Ticket acceptance:
You can use your ticket on Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express services between Lancaster and Carlisle at no extra cost.
Northern ticket restrictions have been lifted during this disruption so that you may travel via any reasonable route.
Additionally, if the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern or TransPennine Express service within two hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart. This is at no extra cost, and does not require you to amend your ticket.
Sep 17 to Sep 18
Heavy rain flooding impacts railway between North Llanrwst and Blaenau Ffestiniog
Period:Wednesday, September 17 to Thursday, September 18
Operators:Transport for Wales
Related Information:Heavy rain has flooded the railway between North Llanrwst and Blaenau Ffestiniog, closing all lines running between these stations.
As a result, trains are currently unable to operate between these stations. Services running between Llandudno and Blaenau Ffestiniog will be revised, operating between Llandudno and North Llanrwst only.
Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Additional information:
There is flooding on the line between North Llanrwst and Blaenau Ffestiniog. For safety, train services are unable to run through the area.
Customer advice:
Rail replacement buses are in operation between North Llanrwst and Blaenau Ffestiniog, in both directions. These will run as follows:
Departing Blaenau Ffestiniog, calling at all stops to North Llanrwst at:
11:37 / 14:39 / 17: 35 / 20:27
Departing North Llanwrst, calling at all stops to Blaenau Ffestiniog:
10:46 / 13:48 / 16:45 / 19:43
Road transport will take longer than rail services. Please allow extra time to complete your journey.
Sep 20 to Sep 21
The planned engineering works have resulted in the cancellation of train services 9130, 9149, 9136, and 9161 between London St Pancras International and Brussels Midi/Zuid
Period:Saturday, September 20 to Sunday, September 21
Operators:EUROSTAR
Related Information:Due to planned engineering works, trains 9130, 9149, 9136, and 9161 are cancelled at Brussels-Midi/Zuid between 20/09/2025 and 21/09/2025.
Ticket and Refund Information
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Advance tickets
If you've booked with us and your train is cancelled or rescheduled, you can get a free refund online.
If trains are still running on strike days but you choose to cancel your journey, you may have to pay an administration fee. Watch for train change alerts in the TrainPal App.
If the system does not confirm changes to your train journey, please contact our customer support for assistance with your refund.
Flexible tickets
If your train is unaffected by the strike but you change your plans, you can reschedule your journey or cancel it(but may have to pay an administration fee).
FAQ
What information is available about the strikes?
Upcoming rail strikes have been announced, which will impact some train operators. From Friday, September 12 to Thursday, September 18, from Wednesday, September 17 to Thursday, September 18, from Saturday, September 20 to Sunday, September 21.
How can i verify the status of my train?
You can check our Ticket Refunds & Changes page.
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