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Sunday
Sep 20
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Monday
Sep 21
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Tuesday
Sep 22
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Wednesday
Sep 23
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Thursday
Sep 24
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Friday
Sep 25
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Saturday
Sep 26
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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 18 to Oct 2
Multiple speed restrictions causing amended timetable with train cancellations across the c2c network
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Period:Tuesday, August 18 to Friday, October 2
Operators:c2c
Related Information:Multiple speed restrictions have been imposed across the c2c network. As trains are having to run at a reduced speed, c2c have introduced an amended timetable. This has been done to offer more certainty about services, and to reduce the risk of any short-notice disruption. This is expected to continue until further notice. Travel advice: The amended timetable involves some services being cancelled and retimed in advance. However, there are also a small number of short notice additional cancellations. The advance amended timetable is reflected in Journey Planners up to and including Friday 2 October. However, the short notice additional cancellations may not be removed from Journey Planners until 24 hours in advance - please check your entire journey on the day of travel. The frequency of service means that if your planned train is cancelled, the next one will be arriving shortly. As part of the amended timetable, services towards London from Shoeburyness, Upminster, Pitsea and Grays will depart at least six minutes earlier than normal. Services from London arriving at stations between Upminster and Shoeburyness and between Grays and Pitsea will arrive at least six minutes later than normal. To assist you with your journey, your ticket can be used at no extra cost on Greater Anglia services between London Liverpool Street and Southend Victoria in both directions. 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. Further updates will be provided in due course. Check before you travel: You can check your journey up to and including Friday 2 October using the National Rail real-time Journey Planner. However, you are advised to check your entire journey again on the day you are travelling in case of any further short notice amendments to the timetable. It is not yet known what service will look for c2c on Saturday 3 October, so 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.
Sep 9 to Oct 12
Temporary timetable changes between Ore / Eastbourne and London Victoria due to a speed restriction
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Period:Wednesday, September 9 to Monday, October 12
Operators:Southern
Related Information:There is a speed restriction in place between Ore / Eastbourne and London Victoria. There will be some temporary timetable changes, which will remain in place for approximately four weeks. Customer advice: To avoid further delays, cancellations or last-minute alterations and to provide customers with greater certainty about the services that will run, there are some temporary timetable changes since 14 September, which will remain in place for approximately four weeks. The changes affect Monday to Friday services and are targeted at off-peak times where possible, with weekend services operating to the normal timetable. Journey planners have been updated with these changes. Customers are advised to check before travelling. Southern know many customers rely on these services every day for work, education, appointments and important time with family and friends, and are very sorry for the disruption these changes may cause. The usual half-hourly service between Ore, Eastbourne and London Victoria will operate in the morning peak, until around 09:00. Please check your journey before you travel, as services will differ from the normal timetable. After 09:00: There will be no direct service between London and Eastbourne / Ore. Instead, services will operate: • Between Haywards Heath and Eastbourne • Between Eastbourne and Ore You will need to change trains at either Haywards Heath or Eastbourne to complete your journey. Please plan ahead and allow additional time. If you are travelling between London Bridge and St Leonard's Warrior Square or Hastings, you should use Southeastern services via London Bridge instead, as this will be the quickest option for you, at no additional cost. You can also use your ticket on alternative Southern services between London Victoria and Haywards Heath. After 16:00: The usual two trains per hour service between London Victoria, Eastbourne and Ore will resume from the 16:24 departure from London Victoria. Planning your journey: You can see the live departure boards to check the latest timetable information before travelling. Journey times may be longer than usual and some journeys will require additional connections. You can view a live map of the network. You can also use the Southern app will also help you plan your journey. Why are temporary timetable changes needed? The record-breaking hot and dry weather over the summer has affected track conditions in some areas, meaning temporary speed restrictions need to remain in place in some areas. Safety is and will always remain the highest priority. Because of the speed restrictions, trains need longer to complete their journeys, and operating the normal timetable could lead to delays building throughout the day and increase the risk of short-notice cancellations and alterations. To provide customers with a more reliable service and greater certainty when planning their journeys, a temporary revised timetable will be in place during the middle of the day, minimising the impact on services during the busier peak periods. Network Rail has a programme under way to protect the railway from extreme weather and climate change, supported by a £2.6 billion investment in track maintenance and renewals. Engineers are working hard to lift the speed restrictions on this route as quickly as possible so the full regular service can resume. Check before you travel: You can check your journey up to and including Friday 18 September using the National Rail real-time Journey Planner. Please check back at a later date for 19 September and beyond. 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.
Sep 11 to Sep 22
Speed restriction affecting services between Scarborough and Hull
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Period:Friday, September 11 to Tuesday, September 22
Operators:Northern
Related Information:A speed restriction over a section of defective track between Scarborough and Hull means that trains have to run at reduced speed on the line. As a result, trains running between these stations may be cancelled in full, delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised to run for only part of their scheduled journey. Disruption is expected to continue until the end of the day on Tuesday 22 September. What's happened? In order to help reduce delays, services departing Scarborough and Seamer towards Hull / Sheffield will be re-timed to depart earlier than usual. Customers travelling along the following routes are advised to check your journey before travelling: York - Bridlington / Scarborough Sheffield - Scarborough The amended timetable for train services running from Scarborough towards Hull and Sheffield can be seen below: 09:00 Scarborough to Sheffield has been re-timed to depart Scarborough at 08:50 and Seamer at 08:55 10:00 Scarborough to Sheffield has been re-timed to depart Scarborough at 09:50 and Seamer at 09:55 11:00 Scarborough to Sheffield has been re-timed to depart Scarborough at 10:50 and Seamer at 10:55 12:00 Scarborough to Sheffield has been re-timed to depart Scarborough at 11:50 and Seamer at 11:55 13:00 Scarborough to Sheffield has been re-timed to depart Scarborough at 12:50 and Seamer at 12:55 14:00 Scarborough to Sheffield has been re-timed to depart Scarborough at 13:50 and Seamer at 13:55 15:00 Scarborough to Sheffield has been re-timed to depart Scarborough at 14:50 and Seamer at 14:55 16:00 Scarborough to Sheffield has been re-timed to depart Scarborough at 15:50 and Seamer at 15:55 17:00 Scarborough to Sheffield has been re-timed to depart Scarborough at 16:50 and Seamer at 16:55 18:00 Scarborough to Sheffield has been re-timed to depart Scarborough at 17:50 and Seamer at 17:55 19:00 Scarborough to Sheffield has been re-timed to depart Scarborough at 18:50 and Seamer at 18:55 20:00 Scarborough to Sheffield has been re-timed to depart Scarborough at 19:50 and Seamer at 19:55 What should I do? You can travel on the next Northern service to your destination, where available. 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. Check before you travel: You can check your journey using the National Rail real-time Journey Planner. 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.
Sep 16 to Oct 5
Speed restriction causing temporary timetable changes between Uckfield and Oxted
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Period:Wednesday, September 16 to Monday, October 5
Operators:Southern
Related Information:A speed restriction between Oxted and Uckfield means that trains have to run at a reduced speed on all lines. As a result, between Monday and Friday a small number of services between Crowborough and Uckfield will be replaced by rail replacement buses. The usual timetable will operate on Saturday and Sunday, with no planned changes to services. Disruption is expected until at least Monday 5 October. Customer advice: We're sorry that some customers travelling on the Uckfield line will continue to experience disruption. The record-breaking hot weather this summer and sustained low rainfall has affected track conditions in some areas, meaning temporary speed restrictions need to remain in place. Safety is and will always remain our highest priority. Because trains need longer to complete their journeys, running the normal timetable could lead to delays building up throughout the day and increase the risk of short-notice cancellations. To provide customers with greater certainty and help keep services running as reliably as possible, we've temporarily revised the timetable and will operate replacement buses between Crowborough and Uckfield at certain times of the day. We know many customers rely on our services every day for work, school, appointments and important time with family and friends, and we're sorry for the disruption these changes may cause. The revised timetable has also been designed to minimise the impact on customers wherever possible, including protecting key services used by schoolchildren travelling to and from school. Monday - Friday travel advice: Some journeys will take longer than usual and a small number of services between Crowborough and Uckfield will be replaced by rail replacement buses. Please check before you travel for the latest journey information, including train times, replacement bus services and alternative travel options. You should also allow a little extra time for your journey where needed. Journey planners online are up to date for future travel information. Staff will also be on-site to assist you with any additional further queries you may have for your onward travel. Car park season ticket holders at Uckfield and Buxted are also eligible to park at Crowborough and Eridge with no additional cost. Monday - Friday service changes: 07:07 London Bridge to Uckfield will terminate at Crowborough 08:33 Uckfield to London Bridge will start from Crowborough A rail replacement bus will operate between Crowborough and Uckfield to complete the rest of the journey. The bus will depart Crowborough at 08:19. The bus will depart Uckfield at 08:00 so you can connect to the train at Crowborough which will depart at 08:44. 10:07 London Bridge to Uckfield will terminate at Crowborough 11:33 Uckfield to London Bridge will start from Crowborough A rail replacement bus will operate between Crowborough and Uckfield to complete the rest of your journey. The bus will depart Crowborough at 11:24. The bus will depart Uckfield at 11:04 so you can connect to the train at Crowborough which will depart at 11:44. 13:07 London Bridge to Uckfield will terminate at Crowborough 14:33 Uckfield to London Bridge will start from Crowborough A rail replacement bus will operate between Crowborough and Uckfield to complete the rest of your journey. The bus will depart Crowborough at 14:25. The bus will depart Uckfield at 14:04 so you can connect to the train at Crowborough which will depart at 14:44. 16:07 London Bridge to Uckfield will terminate at Crowborough 17:33 Uckfield to London Bridge will start from Crowborough A rail replacement bus will operate between Crowborough and Uckfield to complete the rest of your journey. The bus will depart Crowborough at 17:24 The bus will depart Uckfield at 17:04 so you can connect to the train at Crowborough which will depart at 17:44. 19:07 London Bridge to Uckfield will terminate at Crowborough 20:33 Uckfield to London Bridge will start from Crowborough A rail replacement bus will operate between Crowborough and Uckfield to complete the rest of your journey. The bus will depart Crowborough at 20:24 The bus will depart Uckfield at 20:04 so you can connect to the train at Crowborough which will depart at 20:44. 22:07 London Bridge to Uckfield will terminate at Crowborough A rail replacement bus will operate between Crowborough and Uckfield to complete the rest of your journey. The bus will depart Crowborough at 23:24. Please note the additional 07:03 Uckfield to London Bridge service will not be running however, both services below will be running with additional coaches to usual to improve the peak travel capacity: 06:07 London Bridge to Uckfield 07:33 Uckfield to London Bridge Travel advice over the weekend: The usual timetable will operate on Saturday and Sunday, with no planned changes to services. Journey planners for this weekend are up to date. You should continue to check your journey before you travel in case any unplanned disruption affects your plans. Ticket acceptance where you can use your ticket at no extra cost: Southeastern services between Tunbridge Wells and London Alternate Southern and Thameslink services between Haywards Heath / Three Bridges and London Planning your journey: For help planning your journey, check live departure boards, view a live network map or see alternative route guides. If you're travelling within London, you can use the TfL Journey Planner. Stay up to date on the move with Southern's WhatsApp channel. Live updates are available Monday to Friday, 07:00–21:00. Why are temporary timetable changes needed? These targeted changes are needed because temporary speed restrictions have been introduced by Network Rail on sections of the railway following a period of prolonged hot and dry weather, which has affected track conditions in some areas. Network Rail has a programme under way to protect the railway from extreme weather and climate change, supported by a £2.6 billion investment in track maintenance and renewals. Investment includes drainage, earthworks, track and overhead power improvements, as well as monitoring and predictive technologies to identify risks earlier and enable proactive intervention. The speed restrictions being introduced will ensure trains can continue operating reliably while work is carried out to address track conditions that have been affected by the recent weather. We're sorry for the inconvenience this may cause and thank customers for their continued patience and understanding. Check before you travel: You can check your journey using the National Rail real-time Journey Planner. 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.
Sep 20 to Sep 20
Reduced Windrush line service due to a shortage of train drivers
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Period:Sunday, September 20 to Sunday, September 20
Operators:London Overground
Related Information:A shortage of available train drivers at New Cross Gate means that fewer trains are able to run on the Windrush line. As a result, a reduced service will operate. This is expected until 05:30. Check before you travel: You can check your journey using the National Rail real-time Journey Planner. 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.