UK & European Rail Strikes Info
Last updated: 07 May, 2024
When are the next rail strikes this week?
Tuesday 7th May | Wednesday 8th May | Thursday 9th May | Friday 10th May | Saturday 11st May | Sunday 12nd May | Monday 13rd May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Strike day Limited Service across most operators | Strike day Limited Service across most operators | Strike day Limited Service across most operators |  Non-Strike day Some services may still be affected | Non-Strike day Most service are normal | Non-Strike day Most service are normal | Non-Strike day Most service are normal |
Upcoming UK Train Strikes and Operator Disruptions
Keep reading for our refund and ticket policy regarding the strike
- From Saturday 1st Jun to Sunday 2nd Jun
RMT Union Strike Action
Perioda: Saturday 1st Jun to Sunday 2nd Jun
Operators: ScotRail
Related Information: RMT Union members announced that strike action will take place affecting ScotRail services on some routes on some weekends Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 May Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 May Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 June 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 Saturday 25th May to Sunday 26th May
RMT Union Strike Action
Perioda: Saturday 25th May to Sunday 26th May
Operators: ScotRail
Related Information: RMT Union members announced that strike action will take place affecting ScotRail services on some routes on some weekends Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 May Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 May Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 June 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 Saturday 18th May to Sunday 19th May
RMT Union Strike Action
Perioda: Saturday 18th May to Sunday 19th May
Operators: ScotRail
Related Information: RMT Union members announced that strike action will take place affecting ScotRail services on some routes on some weekends Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 May Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 May Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 June 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.
- Thursday 9th May
ASLEF Union Strike
Perioda: Thursday 9th May
Operators: LNER,Northern,TransPennine Express
Related Information: Strike action has been announced by the ASLEF Union for the following train operators from 7 May to 9 May. This will affect the following train operating companies:LNER Northern TransPennine ExpressYou 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.
- Wednesday 8th May
ASLEF Union Strike
Perioda: Wednesday 8th May
Operators: Avanti West Coast,Chiltern Railways,CrossCountry,East Midlands Railway,Great Western Railway,Heathrow Express,London Northwestern Railway,West Midlands Trains
Related Information: Strike action has been announced by the ASLEF Union for the following train operators from 7 May to 9 May. This will affect the following train operating companies:Avanti West Coast Chiltern Railways CrossCountry East Midlands Railway Great Western Railway Heathrow Express London Northwestern Railway West Midlands TrainsYou 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.
- Tuesday 7th May
ASLEF Union Strike
Perioda: Tuesday 7th May
Operators: c2c,Gatwick Express,Greater Anglia,Great Northern,Southeastern,Southern,South Western Railway,Island Line,Thameslink
Related Information: Strike action has been announced by the ASLEF Union for the following train operators from 7 May to 9 May. This will affect the following train operating companies:c2c Gatwick Express Greater Anglia Great Northern Southeastern Southern South Western Railway Island Line ThameslinkYou 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 1st Jun to Sunday 2nd Jun
RMT Union Strike Action
Perioda: Saturday 1st Jun to Sunday 2nd Jun
Operators: ScotRail
Related Information: RMT Union members announced that strike action will take place affecting ScotRail services on some routes on some weekends Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 May Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 May Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 June 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 Saturday 25th May to Sunday 26th May
RMT Union Strike Action
Perioda: Saturday 25th May to Sunday 26th May
Operators: ScotRail
Related Information: RMT Union members announced that strike action will take place affecting ScotRail services on some routes on some weekends Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 May Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 May Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 June 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 Saturday 18th May to Sunday 19th May
RMT Union Strike Action
Perioda: Saturday 18th May to Sunday 19th May
Operators: ScotRail
Related Information: RMT Union members announced that strike action will take place affecting ScotRail services on some routes on some weekends Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 May Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 May Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 June 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.
- Thursday 9th May
ASLEF Union Strike
Perioda: Thursday 9th May
Operators: LNER,Northern,TransPennine Express
Related Information: Strike action has been announced by the ASLEF Union for the following train operators from 7 May to 9 May. This will affect the following train operating companies:LNER Northern TransPennine ExpressYou 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.
- Wednesday 8th May
ASLEF Union Strike
Perioda: Wednesday 8th May
Operators: Avanti West Coast,Chiltern Railways,CrossCountry,East Midlands Railway,Great Western Railway,Heathrow Express,London Northwestern Railway,West Midlands Trains
Related Information: Strike action has been announced by the ASLEF Union for the following train operators from 7 May to 9 May. This will affect the following train operating companies:Avanti West Coast Chiltern Railways CrossCountry East Midlands Railway Great Western Railway Heathrow Express London Northwestern Railway West Midlands TrainsYou 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.
- Tuesday 7th May
ASLEF Union Strike
Perioda: Tuesday 7th May
Operators: c2c,Gatwick Express,Greater Anglia,Great Northern,Southeastern,Southern,South Western Railway,Island Line,Thameslink
Related Information: Strike action has been announced by the ASLEF Union for the following train operators from 7 May to 9 May. This will affect the following train operating companies:c2c Gatwick Express Greater Anglia Great Northern Southeastern Southern South Western Railway Island Line ThameslinkYou 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).