UK rail strikes info

Last update: Saturday 25th March 2023

When are the next rail strike in this week?

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Friday
24th Mar
Saturday
25th Mar
Sunday
26th Mar
Monday
27th Mar
Tuesday
28th Mar
Wednesday
29th Mar
Thursday
30th Mar
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Non-Strike day
Most service are normal
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Non-Strike day
Most service are normal
strike status pic
Non-Strike day
Most service are normal
strike status pic
Non-Strike day
Most service are normal
strike status pic
Non-Strike day
Most service are normal
strike status pic
Non-Strike day
Most service are normal
strike status pic
Non-Strike day
Most service are normal

Upcoming UK train strikes and operator disruption

Keep reading for our refund and ticket policy regarding the strike.

Industrial action for March and April 2023
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Strike action has been announced by the RMT union on the following dates:


  • Thursday 16 March (18 train operating companies and Network Rail)
  • Saturday 18 March (18 train operating companies)
  • Thursday 30 March (18 train operating companies)
  • Saturday 1 April (18 train operating companies)

 

In addition to the above, London Underground drivers (ASLEF Union) are to strike on Wednesday 15 March.   


Customers with Advance, Anytime or Off-Peak tickets for travel on a strike day can instead use their ticket on an alternative date:


  • Tickets for 16 & 18 March can be used on the day before the date on the ticket or up to and including Tuesday 21 March
  • Tickets for 30 March & 1 April can be used on the day before the date on the ticket or up to and including Tuesday 4 April


In the event of your service being affected by strike action cross industry ticket easements and acceptance may be made available. If you have purchased an Advance, Off-Peak or Anytime ticket and choose not to travel, you will be eligible for a change or refund from us.

 

You can request a refund within 28 days of the ticket expiry date if the cancellation occurs.

 

As the timetable might be revised or updated only days prior to the departure, please wait and stay tuned for the disruption notice on the TrainPal APP.

Industrial action for March and April 2023
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Strike action has been announced by the RMT union on the following dates:


  • Thursday 16 March (18 train operating companies and Network Rail)
  • Saturday 18 March (18 train operating companies)
  • Thursday 30 March (18 train operating companies)
  • Saturday 1 April (18 train operating companies)

 

In addition to the above, London Underground drivers (ASLEF Union) are to strike on Wednesday 15 March.   


Customers with Advance, Anytime or Off-Peak tickets for travel on a strike day can instead use their ticket on an alternative date:


  • Tickets for 16 & 18 March can be used on the day before the date on the ticket or up to and including Tuesday 21 March
  • Tickets for 30 March & 1 April can be used on the day before the date on the ticket or up to and including Tuesday 4 April


In the event of your service being affected by strike action cross industry ticket easements and acceptance may be made available. If you have purchased an Advance, Off-Peak or Anytime ticket and choose not to travel, you will be eligible for a change or refund from us.

 

You can request a refund within 28 days of the ticket expiry date if the cancellation occurs.

 

As the timetable might be revised or updated only days prior to the departure, please wait and stay tuned for the disruption notice on the TrainPal APP.

Cancellation instructions

We know how frustrating this is, and we're going to do everything we can to help.Log into your account now, or click 'manage booking' in your confirmation email, to see if it's already possible to get a fee-free refund.

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 within the TrainPal App.
  • Sometimes the system does not confirm whether the train journey has changed or not, don't worry, contact our customer service and they will complete the refund for you.
Flexible tickets
  • If your train is unaffected by the strike but you change your plans, you can reschedule your hourney or cancel it(but may have to pay an administration fee).

FAQs

Q:
When are the next train strikes?
A:
Upcoming rail strikes have been announced. Some train operators will be impacted on the 23rd to the 27th December 2022, and the 3rd, 4th, 6th and 7th January 2023.
Q:
How can I check if my train is running?