UK & European rail strikes info
Last updated: 17 Mar, 2025
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OthersWhen are the next rail strikes this week?
Monday Mar 17 | Tuesday Mar 18 | Wednesday Mar 19 | Thursday Mar 20 | Friday Mar 21 | Saturday Mar 22 | Sunday Mar 23 |
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UK Rail Disruptions & Other Info
- Mar 17 to Mar 17 (Infrastructure issued)
A broken down train impacts routes Sheffield and Barnsley
Period: Monday, March 17 to Monday, March 17
Operators: Northern
Related Information: The broken down train at Chapeltown is now on the move and lines have reopened. While service recovers, trains may be still cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised. This expected until 09:45.
- Mar 17 to Mar 17 (Infrastructure issued)
A points failure impacts routes between Plymouth and Penzance
Period: Monday, March 17 to Monday, March 17
Operators: Great Western Railway
Related Information: A points failure between Plymouth and Penzance means the line towards Penzance is blocked. Trains running between these stations may be cancelled, revised or delayed by up to 15 minutes. Disruption is expected until 09:30.
- Mar 17 to Mar 17 (Infrastructure issued)
A broken down train impacts routes Sheffield and Barnsley
Period: Monday, March 17 to Monday, March 17
Operators: Northern
Related Information: The broken down train at Chapeltown is now on the move and lines have reopened. While service recovers, trains may be still cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised. This expected until 09:45.
- Mar 17 to Mar 17 (Infrastructure issued)
A points failure impacts routes between Plymouth and Penzance
Period: Monday, March 17 to Monday, March 17
Operators: Great Western Railway
Related Information: A points failure between Plymouth and Penzance means the line towards Penzance is blocked. Trains running between these stations may be cancelled, revised or delayed by up to 15 minutes. Disruption is expected until 09:30.
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).
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