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Last updated: 27 Jul, 2024
When are the next rail strikes this week?
Saturday 27th Jul | Sunday 28th Jul | Monday 29th Jul | Tuesday 30th Jul | Wednesday 31st Jul | Thursday 1st Aug | Friday 2nd Aug |
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 Strike day Limited Service across most operators | Strike day Limited Service across most operators | Strike day Limited Service across most operators | Strike day Limited Service across most operators | Strike day Limited Service across most operators | Strike day Limited Service across most operators | Strike day Limited Service across most operators |
Upcoming UK Train Strikes and Operator Disruptions
Keep reading for our refund and ticket policy regarding the strike
- From Friday 26th Jul to Sunday 28th Jul
Major disruption to Eurostar services today
Perioda: Friday 26th Jul to Sunday 28th Jul
Operators:
Related Information: Parts of the high speed network in France have been vandalised this morning, causing major disruption to Eurostar services to / from France today. Services travelling between London and France are able to divert, causing delays of around 90 minutes to Eurostar services. Cancellations are also expected. Eurostar teams are fully mobilised in stations, call centres, and onboard to assist and ensure you are fully informed. This will affect the following train operating companies: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.
- Saturday 27th Jul
Very busy Chiltern Railways services expected throughout the day on Saturday 27 July
Perioda: Saturday 27th Jul
Operators: Chiltern Railways
Related Information: The combination of major engineering work affecting other operators in the Oxford area, a five day planned line closure in the Banbury area, and a concert at Wembley Stadium in the evening mean that many Chiltern Railways services are expected to be very busy on Saturday 27 July. Please allow extra time for your journey. This will affect the following train operating companies:Chiltern RailwaysYou 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.
- From Saturday 13rd Jul to Friday 2nd Aug
Travel information for ScotRail customers: temporary timetable changes until at least Friday 2 August
Perioda: Saturday 13rd Jul to Friday 2nd Aug
Operators: ScotRail
Related Information: ScotRail have introduced a temporary timetable to provide greater certainty and reliability for customers. This will affect the following train operating companies:ScotRailYou 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.
- From Monday 24th Jun to Saturday 27th Jul
Some Services Impacted by Industrial Action of Northern
Perioda: Monday 24th Jun to Saturday 27th Jul
Operators: Northern
Related Information: Most services will run as scheduled but a higher number of short-notice cancellations (particularly last trains of the day) are expected, particularly on Sundays. Short-notice cancellations are expected in the north west and Cumbria region on Sunday 7 July - please check before you travel. More information can be found here. You are advised to check your journey before travelling, as close to your travel time as possible. This will affect the following train operating companies:NorthernYou 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.
- From Friday 26th Jul to Sunday 28th Jul
Major disruption to Eurostar services today
Perioda: Friday 26th Jul to Sunday 28th Jul
Operators:
Related Information: Parts of the high speed network in France have been vandalised this morning, causing major disruption to Eurostar services to / from France today. Services travelling between London and France are able to divert, causing delays of around 90 minutes to Eurostar services. Cancellations are also expected. Eurostar teams are fully mobilised in stations, call centres, and onboard to assist and ensure you are fully informed. This will affect the following train operating companies: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.
- Saturday 27th Jul
Very busy Chiltern Railways services expected throughout the day on Saturday 27 July
Perioda: Saturday 27th Jul
Operators: Chiltern Railways
Related Information: The combination of major engineering work affecting other operators in the Oxford area, a five day planned line closure in the Banbury area, and a concert at Wembley Stadium in the evening mean that many Chiltern Railways services are expected to be very busy on Saturday 27 July. Please allow extra time for your journey. This will affect the following train operating companies:Chiltern RailwaysYou 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.
- From Saturday 13rd Jul to Friday 2nd Aug
Travel information for ScotRail customers: temporary timetable changes until at least Friday 2 August
Perioda: Saturday 13rd Jul to Friday 2nd Aug
Operators: ScotRail
Related Information: ScotRail have introduced a temporary timetable to provide greater certainty and reliability for customers. This will affect the following train operating companies:ScotRailYou 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.
- From Monday 24th Jun to Saturday 27th Jul
Some Services Impacted by Industrial Action of Northern
Perioda: Monday 24th Jun to Saturday 27th Jul
Operators: Northern
Related Information: Most services will run as scheduled but a higher number of short-notice cancellations (particularly last trains of the day) are expected, particularly on Sundays. Short-notice cancellations are expected in the north west and Cumbria region on Sunday 7 July - please check before you travel. More information can be found here. You are advised to check your journey before travelling, as close to your travel time as possible. This will affect the following train operating companies:NorthernYou 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.
- 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.
- 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).