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Friday
Oct 2
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Saturday
Oct 3
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Sunday
Oct 4
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Monday
Oct 5
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Tuesday
Oct 6
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Upcoming UK Trains Train Strikes Action
Keep reading for our strikes information.
Oct 10 to Oct 10
Industrial action impacts Chiltern Railways network on Saturday 10 and Saturday 17 October
Period:Saturday, October 10 to Saturday, October 10
Operators:Chiltern Railways
Related Information:Industrial action has been announced by the RMT union on Saturday 10 and Saturday 17 October. Chiltern Railways expect to operate the vast majority of services, limiting the impact on customers.
Saturday 10 October：
Most customers will experience a near normal train service.
The normal number of trains will run in and out of London Marylebone.
No services will run between Stratford-upon-Avon and Leamington Spa all day.
Four long distance services will run for only part of their journeys in passenger service:
06:44 Stourbridge Junction – London Marylebone will start at Banbury.
08:19 Stourbridge Junction – London Marylebone will start at Birmingham Moor Street.
18:02 London Marylebone – Stourbridge Junction will terminate at Birmingham Moor Street.
19:32 London Marylebone – Stourbridge Junction will terminate at Banbury.
Throughout the day, numerous trains to / from London Marylebone will call additionally at Wembley Stadium, to help customers get to the multi-show Girlguiding Big Gig at Wembley Arena.
Saturday 17 October:
Most customers will experience a near normal train service.
The normal number of trains will run into and out of London Marylebone.
The same service amendments will apply as Saturday 10 October, but without the additional station calls at Wembley Stadium.
For further information including ticket FAQs, visit the Chiltern Railways industrial action page.
Oct 11 to Oct 11
RMT industrial action affecting TransPennine Express services
Period:Sunday, October 11 to Sunday, October 11
Operators:TransPennine Express
Related Information:The RMT union has announced strike action involving conductors on throughout October on the following dates:
11 October.
18 October.
25 October.
Please note, the planned strike action for Sunday 4 October has now been suspended, trains are expected to operate as normal on this date.
It is recommended travelling only if your journey is essential.
Some, limited, services will operate throughout the day on the above dates. Rail replacement buses will not be provided for cancelled services. We will have more information on the routes affected shortly.
Please check before you travel and be aware that services are expected to be very busy.
You can find information also on the TransPennine Express website.
A visual disruption map video is available.
UK Trains rail disruptions & other info
Jul 18 to Dec 31
A temporary reduced Intercity timetable due to train reliability issues is affecting East Midlands Railway services between Sheffield, Nottingham, Derby and London St Pancras International
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.
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 Friday 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.
The temporary timetable is available to view in a PDF format.
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.
FAQs:You can find more details and a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions on East Midlands Railway's website.
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 18 to Oct 2
Multiple speed restrictions causing amended timetable with train cancellations across the c2c network
Period:Tuesday, August 18 to Friday, October 2
Operators:c2c
Related Information:Multiple speed restrictions have been imposed across the c2c network. As trains are having to run at a reduced speed, c2c have introduced an amended timetable. This has been done to offer more certainty about services, and to reduce the risk of any short-notice disruption.
This is expected to continue until further notice.
Travel advice:
The amended timetable involves some services being cancelled and retimed in advance. However, there are also a small number of short notice additional cancellations. The advance amended timetable is reflected in Journey Planners up to and including Friday 2 October. However, the short notice additional cancellations may not be removed from Journey Planners until 24 hours in advance - please check your entire journey on the day of travel. The frequency of service means that if your planned train is cancelled, the next one will be arriving shortly.
As part of the amended timetable, services towards London from Shoeburyness, Upminster, Pitsea and Grays will depart at least six minutes earlier than normal. Services from London arriving at stations between Upminster and Shoeburyness and between Grays and Pitsea will arrive at least six minutes later than normal.
To assist you with your journey, your ticket can be used at no extra cost on Greater Anglia services between London Liverpool Street and Southend Victoria in both directions.
Additional information:
The prolonged dry weather has caused the clay underneath the tracks to dry out and shrink. This has caused the track to drop in places and become uneven. In response, speed restrictions have been put in place to keep everyone moving safely and smoothly.
Speed restrictions will need to be in place until the ground conditions have recovered, which can take some time. The normal timetables will be reintroduced as soon as possible. Further updates will be provided in due course.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey up to and including Friday 2 October using the National Rail real-time Journey Planner. However, you are advised to check your entire journey again on the day you are travelling in case of any further short notice amendments to the timetable.
It is not yet known what service will look for c2c on Saturday 3 October, so please check back later.
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 9 to Oct 12
Temporary timetable changes between Ore / Eastbourne and London Victoria
Period:Wednesday, September 9 to Monday, October 12
Related Information:There is a speed restriction in place between Ore / Eastbourne and London Victoria. There will be some temporary timetable changes, which will remain in place for approximately four weeks.
Expected normal timetable to resume from Monday 12 October.
Customer advice:
To provide greater certainty and reduce on the day alterations, a temporary timetable will remain in place until Friday 9 October. The normal timetable will resume from Monday 12 October.
The changes affect Monday to Friday services and are targeted at off-peak times where possible, with weekend services operating to the normal timetable.
Journey planners have been updated with these changes. Customers are advised to check before travelling.
Southern know many customers rely on these services every day for work, education, appointments and important time with family and friends, and are very sorry for the disruption these changes may cause.
The usual half-hourly service between Ore, Eastbourne and London Victoria will operate in the morning peak, until around 09:00.
Please check your journey before you travel, as services will differ from the normal timetable.
After 09:00:
There will be no direct service between London and Eastbourne / Ore. Instead, services will operate:
Between Haywards Heath and Eastbourne.
Between Eastbourne and Ore.
You will need to change trains at either Haywards Heath or Eastbourne to complete your journey. Please plan ahead and allow additional time.
If you are travelling between London Bridge and St Leonard’s Warrior Square or Hastings, you should use Southeastern services via London Bridge instead, as this will be the quickest option for you, at no additional cost.
You can also use your ticket on alternative Southern services between London Victoria and Haywards Heath.
After 16:00:
The usual two trains per hour service between London Victoria, Eastbourne and Ore will resume from the 16:24 departure from London Victoria.
Planning your journey:
You can see the live departure boards to check the latest timetable information before travelling. Journey times may be longer than usual and some journeys will require additional connections.
You can view a live map of the network. You can also use the Southern app will also help you plan your journey.
Why are temporary timetable changes needed?
The record-breaking hot and dry weather over the summer has affected track conditions in some areas, meaning temporary speed restrictions need to remain in place in some areas. Safety is and will always remain the highest priority.
Because of the speed restrictions, trains need longer to complete their journeys, and operating the normal timetable could lead to delays building throughout the day and increase the risk of short-notice cancellations and alterations.
To provide customers with a more reliable service and greater certainty when planning their journeys, a temporary revised timetable will be in place during the middle of the day, minimising the impact on services during the busier peak periods.
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.
Engineers are working hard to lift the speed restrictions on this route as quickly as possible so the full regular service can resume.
Sep 16 to Oct 5
A speed restriction is causing temporary amendments to services between Uckfield and Oxted
Period:Wednesday, September 16 to Monday, October 5
Operators:Southern
Related Information:A speed restriction between Oxted and Uckfield means that trains have to run at a reduced speed on all lines. As a result, between Monday and Saturday a small number of services between Crowborough and Uckfield will be replaced by rail replacement buses.
The usual timetable will operate on Sunday, with no planned changes to services.
Disruption is expected until at least Monday 5 October.
Customer advice:
We're sorry that some customers travelling on the Uckfield line will continue to experience disruption.
The record-breaking hot weather this summer 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 Crowborough and Uckfield at certain times of the day.
We know many customers rely on our 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.
Travel advice:
Some journeys will take longer than usual and a small number of services between Crowborough and Uckfield 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. You should also allow a little extra time for your journey where needed. Journey planners online are up to date for future travel information.
Staff will also be on-site to assist you with any additional further queries you may have for your onward travel.
Car park season ticket holders at Uckfield and Buxted are also eligible to park at Crowborough and Eridge with no additional cost.
You can also use your ticket at no additional cost on the following services:
• Southeastern services between Tunbridge Wells and London
• Alternative Southern and Thameslink services between Haywards Heath / Three Bridges and London
Monday - Friday service changes:
The following services will terminate at Crowborough:
• 07:07 London Bridge to Uckfield
• 10:07 London Bridge to Uckfield
• 13:07 London Bridge to Uckfield
• 16:07 London Bridge to Uckfield
• 19:07 London Bridge to Uckfield
• 22:07 London Bridge to Uckfield will terminate at Oxted on Monday to Thursday only. On Friday, it will terminate at Crowborough
The following services will start from Crowborough:
• 08:33 Uckfield to London Bridge
• 11:33 Uckfield to London Bridge
• 14:33 Uckfield to London Bridge
• 17:33 Uckfield to London Bridge
• 20:33 Uckfield to London Bridge
Rail replacement buses will run between Crowborough and Uckfield. Bus timings are available online.
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
Saturday services changes:
The following services will terminate at Crowborough:
• 07:07 London Bridge to Uckfield
• 10:07 London Bridge to Uckfield
• 13:07 London Bridge to Uckfield
• 16:07 London Bridge to Uckfield
• 19:07 London Bridge to Uckfield
• 22:07 London Bridge to Uckfield
The following services will start from Crowborough:
• 06:33 Uckfield to London Bridge will start from Hurst Green (this Saturday only)
• 08:33 Uckfield to London Bridge
• 11:33 Uckfield to London Bridge
• 14:33 Uckfield to London Bridge
• 17:33 Uckfield to London Bridge
• 20:33 Uckfield to London Bridge
Rail replacement buses will run between Crowborough and Uckfield. Bus timings are available online.
No changes to Sunday:
The usual timetable will operate on Sunday, with no planned changes to services.
Planning your journey:
For help planning your journey, check live departure boards, view a live network map or see alternative route guides.
If you're travelling within London, you can use the TfL Journey Planner.
Stay up to date on the move with Southern's WhatsApp channel. Live updates are available Monday to Friday, 07:00–21:00.
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.
We're sorry for the inconvenience this may cause and thank customers for their continued patience and understanding.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail real-time Journey Planner.
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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 21 to Oct 2
More trains than usual requiring repairs is affecting the direct Transport for Wales service between Pontypridd and Cardiff Bay
Period:Monday, September 21 to Friday, October 2
Operators:Transport for Wales
Related Information:There are more Transport for Wales trains than usual requiring repairs at the same time. As a result of this, there are fewer trains available to run the direct service between Pontypridd and Cardiff Bay.
Therefore, Transport for Wales services that would ordinarily operate directly between these stations have been cancelled in full. Instead, a shuttle service will operate between Cardiff Queen Street and Cardiff Bay.
If you are travelling to Cardiff Bay from stations between Pontypridd and Cathays, please change trains at Cardiff Queen Street for an onward train to Cardiff Bay.
These alterations are expected to be in place until the end of the day on Friday 2 October.
Customer advice:
You may use your ticket on the following services between Pontypridd and Cardiff at no extra cost until Saturday 3 October:
Cardiff bus routes 24 and 25.
Stagecoach bus route 132.
Pay as you go cannot be used on local bus operators. You are advised to tap out at the earliest opportunity.
You can check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales live map.
If you decide not to travel because of this disruption and your ticket is unused, you can obtain a fee free refund from wherever you purchased your ticket.
Oct 2 to Oct 2
Urgent railway repairs impact Great Western Railway services between Eggesford and Barnstaple
Period:Friday, October 2 to Friday, October 2
Operators:Great Western Railway
Related Information:Urgent repairs to the railway between Eggesford and Barnstaple means that the line is blocked. As a result, trains are unable to run between these stations and will be revised to start / terminate at Eggesford.
Disruption is expected until the end of service.
Customer advice:
Trains will continue to run between Exeter St Davids and Eggesford. Passengers wishing to travel beyond will be required to travel on road transport from Exeter St Davids. Limited road transport, in the form of taxis, has been confirmed.
You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following Stagecoach Buses:
Route 5: Exeter Central (New North Road), Newton St Cyres (Belluno), Crediton (Station Cross).
Route 5A: Exeter (bus station), Newton St Cyres (Belluno), Crediton, Copplestone, Okehampton.
Route 5B: Exeter (bus station), Newton St Cyres (Belluno), Crediton, Copplestone, Morchard Road, Barnstaple.
Route 5C: Exeter (bus station), Newton St Cyres (Belluno), Crediton, Copplestone, Morchard Road, Lapford.
If your train is cancelled, you may travel on either of the two services before, or two services after, your original train. If these are peak services or less flexible, you can still travel with your original ticket, at no extra cost.
Oct 2 to Oct 2
Train breakdown impacts Great Western Railway services between Liskeard and Looe
Period:Friday, October 2 to Friday, October 2
Operators:Great Western Railway
Related Information:The train that runs between Liskeard and Looe has broken down. As a result, the train is unable to run between these stations and will be cancelled.
Disruption is expected until approximately 13:00.
Customer advice:
The maintenance team are waiting for a replacement part to try and resolve the issue and reinstate the service as soon as possible.
A limited replacement transport in the form of taxis has been confirmed to help you complete your journey.
If your train is cancelled, you may travel on either of the two services before, or two services after, your original train. If these are peak services or less flexible, you can still travel with your original ticket, at no extra cost.
Oct 2 to Oct 2
Points failure impacts Southern services between Angmering and Littlehampton
Period:Friday, October 2 to Friday, October 2
Operators:Southern
Related Information:A points failure between Angmering and Littlehampton means some lines are blocked. As a result, trains between these stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised.
This is expected until 14:00.
Customer advice:
You may need to use an alternative route to complete your journey and allow at least 30 minutes more time to travel.
How the service will be affected:
Trains running in the direction towards Portsmouth and Southampton are being diverted to run via Littlehampton, which is causing delays of at least 15 minutes.
Some services running in the opposite direction towards Brighton and Horsham may also be affected.
As more trains than usual will be stopping at Littlehampton and the capacity for trains on this route is limited, services have been altered as follows:
Services that normally run between Chichester and Littlehampton or London Victoria and Littlehampton will continue to run on the scheduled route, but may be delayed.
Services that normally run between Barnham and Bognor Regis have been suspended.
Services that normally run between London Victoria and Bognor Regis will not split from the Littlehampton service at Horsham and run as one train from Horsham to Littlehampton, then to Bognor Regis. Some of these services will terminate at Barnham.
If you are travelling between Bognor Regis and Barnham, please use Stagecoach route 500 and 700 to connect to alternative train services at Barnham.
Services that normally run between Portsmouth Harbour and Brighton will be suspended.
Southern services between London Victoria and Portsmouth Harbour continue to run and you can change at Barnham to connect to these services. You can also use South Western Railway services between Portsmouth Harbour and Havant.
Services that normally run between Southampton Central and Brighton will terminate and restart at Barnham.
For journeys towards Brighton, please change at Barnham for alternative Southern trains towards your destination.
Please make sure to check journey planner or information boards for the latest information, or speak to staff for further assistance.
Tickets will be accepted at no additional cost on:
Alternative Southern services between Horsham / Brighton and Littlehampton / Bognor Regis / Portsmouth Harbour.
South Western Railway services between Portsmouth Harbour and Southampton Central.
Great Western Railway services between Portsmouth Harbour and Southampton Central.
Stagecoach route 500 between Littlehampton, Barnham and Chichester.
Stagecoach route 700 between Littlehampton, Bognor Regis and Chichester.
Planning your journey:
For help planning your journey, check live departure boards, view a live network map or see alternative route guides.
If you’re travelling within London, you can use the TfL Journey Planner.
Stay up to date on the move with Southern’s WhatsApp channel. Live updates are available Monday to Friday, 07:00–21:00.
Can you tell me more about the incident?
A points failure has been reported, and this is preventing trains from using some of the routes through this area.
Points are moveable sections of track which can send trains onto different routes at junctions. These are part of the signalling system, generally managed by Network Rail.
Points can stop moving correctly for a number of reasons. For example, there may be an obstruction in the moving parts, or the electronic control systems may have developed a fault.
There are various backup systems which allow signallers to try to "set" the points, and in some cases, the points may be available for trains in one of the directions they serve, but not another. However, with more severe failures, the line in question may be blocked entirely.
Network Rail will send their specialist Signalling & Telecoms teams to site, and they will set up a safe method of working on the track. To allow staff to access the railway, sometimes we have to stop trains completely, which can lead to your train being held at stations or signals en route.
As soon as it's safe to go on the line, the staff will diagnose the fault and find any quick solutions to resolve it.
Whilst this is being done, we will be monitoring progress closely. At times, replacement parts may be needed, or specialist advice from suppliers, which is why some points failures take longer to resolve than others.
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