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When are the next rail strikes this week?
Tuesday
Sep 8
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Wednesday
Sep 9
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Thursday
Sep 10
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Friday
Sep 11
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Saturday
Sep 12
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Sunday
Sep 13
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Monday
Sep 14
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UK Trains rail disruptions & other info
Jul 18 to Dec 31
East Midlands Railway Intercity routes operating a temporary reduced timetable with possible cancellations due to ASOS
Period:Saturday, July 18 to Thursday, December 31
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.
**Planned industrial action:**
The RMT Union has 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.
The RMT union has also announced industrial action which is expected to impact the level of service on East Midlands Railway's Intercity and Connect routes on Wednesday 16 September and Thursday 17 September.
**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 16 October.
Weekends: Cancelled services will be removed from journey planners up to three weeks before travel.
**From Tuesday 1 September:**
East Midlands Railway will increase Intercity service from 87% to 92% of the full planned timetable. Please continue to check before you travel for any additional disruption on the East Midlands Railway network.
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.
**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.
**Compensation:**
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.
Aug 28 to Sep 15
Speed restriction on Arun Valley route causes service reductions between Horsham, Barnham and Portsmouth Harbour
Period:Friday, August 28 to Tuesday, September 15
Operators:Southern
Related Information:A speed restriction is in place between Horsham and Barnham. As a result, fewer trains are able to run on all lines between Horsham and Barnham / Bognor Regis / Portsmouth Harbour. Trains running between these stations will be revised.
This is expected to continue until at least Tuesday 15 September.
We're sorry that some customers travelling on the Arun Valley route will continue to experience disruption.
The recent record-breaking hot weather 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 the highest priority.
Because of the speed restrictions, trains need longer to complete their journeys, and 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 to keep services running as reliably as possible, Southern have temporarily revised the timetable.
We know many customers rely on their services every day for work, school, appointments and important time with family and friends, and they are 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 school children travelling to and from school.
Customer advice:
Services between London Victoria and Bognor Regis will run half hourly in each direction as normal.
Services that normally run between London Victoria and Portsmouth Harbour will run between Barnham and Portsmouth Harbour only. These services will depart:
Barnham at XX:30 each hour.
Portsmouth Harbour at XX:29 each hour.
Services between Bognor Regis and Barnham have been reduced to half hourly services which will depart:
Bognor Regis at: XX:26 and XX:56 each hour.
Barnham at: XX:14 and XX:45 each hour.
There will be no additional peak service running from Bognor Regis to London Bridge in either direction.
Timetables for today, 4 September, are up to date in online journey planners to help you plan your journey.
If you are travelling between London and Portsmouth Harbour, you will need to change at Barnham for an alternate service. Please ensure you are giving yourself enough time to complete your journey as the service is reduced, and your journey may take longer than usual.
You can also use your ticket at no extra cost on South Western Railway services between Havant and Portsmouth Harbour which may help you complete your journey.
Planning your journey:
You can see the live departure boards, and view a live map of the network.
You can also view an alternative route guide.
If you're travelling in the London area, you can plan journeys on alternative routes by using the TfL Journey Planner.
You can use the Southern app to find up-to-date information.
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.
To provide customers with greater certainty and reduce the risk of short-notice disruption, temporary timetable changes have been introduced.
Aug 28 to Sep 15
Speed restriction causes amended timetable and service cancellations on Uckfield line affecting services between Uckfield and London Bridge
Period:Friday, August 28 to Tuesday, September 15
Operators:Southern
Related Information:A speed restriction is in place between Uckfield and Oxted. As a result of this, fewer trains are able to run on the line. Additionally, some trains may be revised to not operate between Uckfield and Crowborough.
This is expected to continue until at least Tuesday 15 September.
Customer advice:
We're sorry that some customers travelling on the Uckfield line will continue to experience disruption.
The recent record-breaking hot weather 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 Uckfield and Crowborough at certain times of the day.
We know many customers rely on 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.
Customer information:
Some journeys will take longer than usual and a small number of services between Uckfield and Crowborough 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. Please allow a little extra time for your journey where needed.
Staff will also be on-site to assist you with any additional further queries you may have for your onward travel.
Journey planners have been updated for today. For checking journeys on Saturday 5 September, journey planners will be updated tomorrow.
Car park season ticket holders at Uckfield and Buxted are also eligible to park at Crowborough and Eridge with no additional cost.
Service amendments:
07:07 London Bridge to Uckfield will terminate at Crowborough.
08:33 Uckfield to London Bridge will start from Crowborough. A 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. A rail replacement bus will operate between Crowborough and Uckfield to complete the rest of your journey. The bus will depart Crowborough at 11:25.
11:33 Uckfield to London Bridge will start from Crowborough. A bus will depart Uckfield at 11:00 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. 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.
14:33 Uckfield to London Bridge will start from Crowborough. A bus will depart Uckfield at 14:00 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. A rail replacement bus will operate between Crowborough and Uckfield to complete the rest of your journey. The bus will depart Crowborough at 17:25.
17:33 Uckfield to London Bridge will start from Crowborough. A bus will depart Uckfield at 17:00 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. A rail replacement bus will operate between Crowborough and Uckfield to complete the rest of your journey. The bus will depart Crowborough at 20:25.
20:33 Uckfield to London Bridge will start from Crowborough. A bus will depart Uckfield at 20:00 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 23:25.
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
Ticket acceptance where you can use your ticket at no extra cost:
- Southeastern services between Tunbridge Wells and London
- Alternative Southern and Thameslink services between Haywards Heath / Three Bridges and London
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.
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 3 to Sep 13
Defective track impacts services between Wickford and Southminster
Period:Thursday, September 3 to Sunday, September 13
Operators:Greater Anglia
Related Information:A speed restriction has been imposed over defective track between Wickford and Southminster.
As a result, an emergency timetable has been put in place for services running between these stations.
With trains having to run at a reduced speed some services may be delayed by up to 20 minutes.
Disruption expected until the end of the day Sunday 13 September.
Customer advice:
Trains between Wickford and Southminster in both directions are running at a 30mph due to a speed restriction, after a safety inspection of the track found faults.
Owing to the extensive nature of the repair work required, an emergency timetable has been put in place for services between Wickford and Southminster as follows:
Wickford to Southminster services will depart Wickford at XX:15 minutes past the hour.
Southminster to Wickford services will depart Southminster at XX:05 minutes past the hour.
This should allow a more reliable service to operate on the line.
Advance purchase tickets holders will be allowed to travel on earlier or later trains if their booked service is cancelled.
Specific train service alterations and live departure boards are available to help plan your journey.
You can check your next train and alternative options using the live map.
Sep 7 to Sep 7
Electrical equipment fire damage reduces services between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport / Reading
Period:Monday, September 7 to Monday, September 7
Operators:Elizabeth line,Heathrow Express,Great Western Railway
Related Information:Following an incident on Saturday, where some electrical distribution equipment was damaged in a fire, there are significant effects on train services as a result.
Elizabeth line services will not serve Heathrow Airport Terminal 5.
Great Western Railway services may be cancelled or revised and will not service Slough, Maidenhead or Twyford.
Heathrow Express services will operate to a reduced frequency.
This is expected until the end of the day.
Advice for Elizabeth line customers:
Elizabeth line trains between Shenfield and Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 will run between Shenfield and London Liverpool Street only.
Passengers travelling from stations between Shenfield and Stratford are advised to change at Whitechapel for an onward Elizabeth line service to Heathrow Airport Terminal 4. Free transfers are available between Heathrow Terminals.
You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following alternative train and underground services:
London Underground services via any reasonable route.
Great Western Railway services between London Paddington and Reading.
South Western Railway services between London Waterloo and Reading.
Heathrow Express between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminals (pre-paid tickets only).
Chiltern Railways between London Marylebone and High Wycombe.
Bus options:
Whilst this disruption is ongoing, buses are a simple and direct alternative. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the below bus operators:
London Buses between Paddington and Heathrow Terminals / West Drayton.
Alternative London Bus routes during disruption.
You should allow extra time to complete your journey as the bus journey will be slower than the train. You may need to change buses or travel via a major interchange. Check live information before you travel as routes, stops and road conditions and congestion can change at short notice.
West London:
(Paddington / Heathrow and Reading).
A key tip is to travel towards Ealing Broadway or Hayes and Harlington for further connections. Key routes include:
Ealing Broadway:
207 or SL8 towards West Ealing / Hanwell / Southall.
SL8 towards Acton and 266 to Acton Main Line.
Southall:
SL8 towards Ealing Broadway.
105 towards Heathrow Terminals or 195 towards Hayes and Harlington.
Hayes and Harlington:
SL9 and 278 towards Heathrow Central & 350 towards Heathrow Terminal 5.
195 towards Southall.
Heathrow Terminals:
105 (from Terminals 2/3) or 482 (Terminals 4/5) to Southall.
SL9 (from Terminals 2/3) or 350 (Terminals 5) to Hayes and Harlington and West Drayton.
West Drayton area:
222/U1 to Uxbridge for Underground connections.
350 to Hayes and Harlington and Heathrow Terminal 5.
Slough area:
81 to Hounslow for Underground connections.
702 (non-TfL bus) towards Hammersmith and Victoria (last bus 22:00).
Advice for Great Western Railway customers:
High Speed / Intercity Express Train services will, in the main, continue to operate as scheduled. They are able to operate on diesel power through the affected area which would not have any effect on the loading of the electrical supply.
Train services which normally operate between Didcot Parkway and London Paddington (calling at local stations via Pangbourne) will only operate between Didcot Parkway and Reading in both directions. Passengers to or from stations to London Paddington will be required to change trains at Reading. Note that this will particularly impact on those customers travelling to / from Slough, Twyford and Maidenhead who may use, at no additional cost, Elizabeth line services between London Paddington and Reading. Note that at London Paddington the Elizabeth line services call at platforms A and B which may be accessed via the entrances alongside platform 1 of the main terminal station.
If you are travelling to or from Slough, Maidenhead or Twyford your ticket will be accepted for travel via Reading, if this provides a faster journey to or from London Paddington.
Train services which normally operate between London Paddington and Newbury (calling at local stations via Thatcham) will, in the main, only operate between Reading and Newbury in both directions. Passengers to or from stations to London Paddington will be required to change trains at Reading.
Before setting out you may wish to use the National Rail Enquiries real-time journey planner to check if a journey by rail is currently possible. If you are at a station, please check the live departure boards or speak to a member of station staff.
If you require help, further information or would like to provide feedback, to help us improve in the future:
Speak to staff at the station or on the train. Use the customer help point on the platform.
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