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When are the next rail strikes this week?

Thursday
Mar 12
no strike
Non-Strike day
Have a nice trip.
Friday
Mar 13
no strike
Non-Strike day
Have a nice trip.
Saturday
Mar 14
no strike
Non-Strike day
Have a nice trip.
Sunday
Mar 15
no strike
Non-Strike day
Have a nice trip.
Monday
Mar 16
no strike
Non-Strike day
Have a nice trip.
Tuesday
Mar 17
no strike
Non-Strike day
Have a nice trip.
Wednesday
Mar 18
no strike
Non-Strike day
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UK Trains rail disruptions & other info

Feb 23 to Mar 31
All visa-exempt visitors to the UK will be required to obtain an ETA prior to travel
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Period:Monday, February 23 to Monday, March 31
Operators:EUROSTAR
Related Information:All visitors to the UK who do not require a visa for short stays and who do not already hold UK immigration status must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling to the UK or for landside transit. Anyone without the necessary status will be refused entry to the UK. Travellers can check whether they need an ETA and apply via the official UK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-when-you-can-get-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta
Feb 23 to Mar 31
All visa-exempt visitors to the UK will be required to obtain an ETA prior to travel
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Period:Monday, February 23 to Monday, March 31
Operators:Eurostar
Related Information:All visitors to the UK who do not require a visa for short stays and who do not already hold UK immigration status must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling to the UK or for landside transit. Anyone without the necessary status will be refused entry to the UK.
Mar 11 to Mar 15
A fire at a building near to Glasgow Central station meant the decision was taken to close the station.
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Period:Wednesday, March 11 to Sunday, March 15
Operators:Avanti West Coast,Caledonian Sleeper,CrossCountry,ScotRail,TransPennine Express
Related Information:A fire at a building near to Glasgow Central station meant the decision was taken to close the station. Services are expected to resume from Glasgow Central low level this morning, Wednesday 11 March. However, Glasgow Central high level station will not reopen this week. Please check back later this morning for further updates to services to / from Glasgow Central. Additional information: Network Rail have published a detailed update regarding Glasgow Central on their website. Avanti West Coast customer advice: Glasgow Central high level platforms (where Avanti West Coast trains run) remain closed due to the impact of the nearby fire. From the morning of Wednesday 11 March, Glasgow Central low level platforms are expected to be able to reopen and ScotRail services will be running from there. With no trains able to run to / from Glasgow Central high level, Avanti West Coast trains will start and end at Motherwell, which you can reach using ScotRail services from Glasgow Central low level or nearby stations. The majority of trains between Scotland and London are able to run normally to / from Motherwell and Edinburgh. Other routes, such as to Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, and North Wales are unaffected by this disruption. More information will be provided as soon as we know the impact for the rest of the week. What are my ticket options? Connections to Motherwell are available with ScotRail. You can use your existing ticket at no extra cost from Glasgow Central low level, or the neighbouring stations of Anderston and Argyle Street, to catch a direct train to Motherwell. From there, Avanti West Coast trains are running to / from London Euston. Please allow extra time for your journey and check before you travel. You can also use your existing ticket at no extra cost on ScotRail services between Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh, with onward journeys available from Edinburgh with Avanti West Coast, LNER, TransPennine Express and CrossCountry. Avanti West Coast tickets dated between 8 and 15 March can be used at no extra cost on any Avanti West Coast service on the same route until the end of Sunday 15 March. No longer wish to travel? Due to the disruption, your unused ticket is eligible for a full refund (no admin fee). Claim your refund from where you bought your ticket. Caledonian Sleeper customer advice: We don't know currently how services will be impacted for Caledonian Sleepers services on Wednesday 11 March, please check back closer to the time of travel. CrossCountry customer advice: Your ticket can be used at no extra cost on the following services: ScotRail services between Edinburgh and Glasgow Queen Street in both directions. ScotRail services between Argyle Street and Motherwell in both directions. The next available CrossCountry service south from Edinburgh to connect with ScotRail services from Glasgow Queen Street. If you decide to travel from a different station due to this disruption and need to return to that station later, you will also be able to use your existing ticket to do this at no extra cost. Unfortunately, any seat reservations will not be carried over to another train, but Coach B, H and L are unreserved coaches on CrossCountry services (where available) so please head to them. ScotRail customer advice: The following services are currently suspended in both directions: Glasgow Central circular services Glasgow Central to Paisley Canal, Newton, Barrhead, Neilston, East Kilbride, Ardrossan South Beach / Ardrossan Harbour. The following service alterations are in place: Glasgow Central to Gourock / Wemyss Bay: Reduced to 1 train per hour; starts/terminates from Paisley Gilmour Street. Glasgow Central to Largs: Starts/terminates from Kilwinning. Glasgow Central to Lanark: Starts/terminates from Motherwell. Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock: Starts/terminates from Barrhead. Glasgow Central to Ayr: Reduced to 1 train per hour; starts/terminates from Paisley Gilmour Street. Glasgow Central to Dumfries / Carlisle / Stranraer: Starts/terminates from Kilmarnock. Edinburgh to Glasgow via Shotts / Carstairs: Limited service starting/terminating from West Calder. For services that run through the low level, you should use Argyle Street (approx. 5 mins from Glasgow Central). Additionally, you can change at Partick and travel to Glasgow Queen Street low level from there. Ticket acceptance: You can use your ticket, at no additional cost, on ScotRail services via any alternative route to your destination. Your ticket can also be used on: First Glasgow Buses (Routes: 38B, 57B, 4, 5, 31, 75, 6, 18, 18A, 3, 7A, 38E, 28B, 57A, 57, 38, 4A, 201 varying by location - please check specific local stops). JMB Travel between Motherwell and Lanark. Lothian buses (Edinburgh, Haymarket, Slateford, Wester Hailes, Curriehill). McGills on all routes (Note: routes 26 and 38 from Paisley terminate in the Bridge Street area, use underground to City Centre). SPT Underground inner and outer circles. Stagecoach Buses all routes to/from Glasgow. (For Neilston, use Stagecoach route 4 or McGills route 3). Please check your journey as buses may be diverted due to road closures. If you have had to drive to another station, your ticket will be valid to collect your car on your return journey. Speak to staff to validate your ticket. TransPennine Express customer advice: TransPennine Express WILL NOT operate between Glasgow Central and Carlisle in both directions on Wednesday 11 March. Most Glasgow Central to Manchester Airport / Liverpool Lime Street services will start/terminate at Carlisle. Short notice delays/cancellations are expected for Edinburgh to Manchester Airport/Newcastle routes. Connections to Motherwell are available with ScotRail from Argyle Street. You can use your ticket on Avanti West Coast (Edinburgh/Motherwell to Preston), Northern (Preston to Liverpool/Manchester), and ScotRail (Edinburgh to Glasgow). Tickets for 9-11 March are valid for travel on 12-13 March instead, or you can apply for a refund. Check before you travel / Compensation: Check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner. You may be entitled to compensation if delayed; keep your ticket and journey details.