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When are the next rail strikes this week?

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

Oct 11 to Oct 11
Unstable ground conditions close Bransty Tunnel between Corkickle and Whitehaven
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Period:Saturday, October 11 to Saturday, October 11
Operators:Northern
Related Information:During pre-planned engineering work at Bransty Tunnel, between Corkickle and Whitehaven, inspections revealed unstable ground conditions which require urgent repair. As a result, the line through the tunnel is closed. Buses are replacing trains between Corkickle and Whitehaven. Disruption is expected until further notice. A visual disruption map video is available. Customer advice: Service impact: Train services are running between Lancaster / Barrow-in-Furness and Corkickle, and also between Whitehaven and Carlisle. Buses will replace trains between Corkickle and Whitehaven. Ticket acceptance: You can use your ticket on Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express services between Lancaster and Carlisle at no extra cost. Northern ticket restrictions have been lifted during this disruption so that you may travel via any reasonable route. Additionally, if the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern or TransPennine Express service within two hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart. This is at no extra cost, and does not require you to amend your ticket.
Oct 11 to Oct 11
Shortage of train crew reduces service between Salisbury and Exeter St Davids
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Period:Saturday, October 11 to Saturday, October 11
Operators:South Western Railway
Related Information:A shortage of train crew between Salisbury and Exeter St Davids means a reduced service will run between these stations. Disruption is expected until 21:00. Customer advice: The following trains will be cancelled. 05:35 Salisbury to Exeter St Davids due 08:24 will be cancelled. 06:28 Salisbury to Yeovil Junction due 07:35 will be cancelled. The following trains will be altered. 08:10 Yeovil Junction to London Waterloo due 10:49 will be started from Salisbury. 08:20 London Waterloo to Exeter St Davids due 12:42 will be terminated at Salisbury. 09:20 London Waterloo to Yeovil Junction due 12:04 will be terminated at Salisbury. 09:25 Exeter St Davids to London Waterloo due 13:49 will be started from Salisbury. 10:20 London Waterloo to Exeter St Davids due 14:42 will be terminated at Yeovil Junction. 11:25 Exeter St Davids to London Waterloo due 15:49 will be terminated at Yeovil Junction. 12:13 Yeovil Junction to London Waterloo due 14:49 will be started from Salisbury. 13:25 Exeter St Davids to London Waterloo due 17:49 will be started from Salisbury. 15:25 Exeter St Davids to London Waterloo due 19:49 will be started from Yeovil Junction. 16:20 London Waterloo to Exeter St Davids due 20:41 will be terminated at Salisbury. Additional train services have been planned to operate. 14:21 Salisbury to London Waterloo due 15:49. 19:13 Yeovil Junction to Exeter St Davids due 20:41. Tickets will be accepted at no extra cost with other train operators / bus operators between Exeter St Davids and Salisbury. We will let you know when this is in place. South Western Railway are arranging replacement buses between Exeter St Davids and Salisbury. We will let you know when this is in place. If you need any help with your journey, please speak to a member of staff or use a station help point. If you would prefer to use local buses to continue your journey please check Traveline. South Western Railway tickets are not valid on local buses unless stated above.
Oct 11 to Oct 11
Shortage of train crew impacts routes between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey
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Period:Saturday, October 11 to Saturday, October 11
Operators:London Northwestern Railway,West Midlands Railway,West Midlands Trains
Related Information:A shortage of train crew means that all services between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey will be cancelled between 20:00 and the end of service today. Customer advice: Rail replacement transport will operate in place of these cancelled train services. These are showing in online journey planners.

Ticket and Refund Information

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Advance tickets
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FAQ
What information is available about the strikes?
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