UK & European Rail Strike and Other Impacting Info

UK & European Rail Strike and Other Impacting Info

Last updated: Sunday, February 2, 2025

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UK Rail Strike Calendar in 2025

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UK Rail Strikes

  • February 2, 2025 (Strike)

    Industrial action to affect Avanti West Coast

    • Period: Sunday, February 2, 2025
    • Operators: Avanti West Coast
    • Related Information: The RMT union has announced strike action affecting Avanti West Coast services on some Sundays until Sunday 25 May 2025. Sunday 2 February: The industrial action is planned to go ahead on this day, 2 February. The timetable will be significantly reduced due to the impact of engineering work between Stafford and Crewe, and between Milton Keynes Central and Rugby on top of industrial action. Three trains are planned to run per hour to and from London Euston: one to each of Birmingham, Manchester and Preston (with a limited service extending to Glasgow). There will also be one train every other hour between Liverpool and Crewe. Trains will run during limited hours, with the first train of the day departing London Euston just before 09:00 and the last train of the day from London Euston departing around 17:00. The significantly reduced timetable on 2 February means North Wales, Blackpool and Edinburgh will have no Avanti West Coast services.

UK Rail Disruptions & Other Info

  • February 1 to February 2 (External factors)

    An electricity supply problem impacts routes between Brading and Shanklin

    • Period: Saturday, February 1, 2025 to Sunday, February 2, 2025
    • Operators: Island Line
    • Related Information: An electricity supply problem between Brading and Shanklin means that all lines are blocked between these stations. As a result, trains will not run between these stations. Trains will be running between Ryde Esplanade and Brading only. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

  • January 30 to February 2 (External factors)

    A landslip impacts routes between Three Bridges and Gatwick Airport

    • Period: Thursday, January 30, 2025 to Sunday, February 2, 2025
    • Operators: Gatwick Express,Southern,Thameslink
    • Related Information: A landslip between Three Bridges and Gatwick Airport means that some northbound lines are currently closed. As a result, Gatwick Express and Southern services may be delayed by up to 10 minutes or revised. Thameslink services are not impacted, but may be busier than usual, especially during the morning and evening peak. Disruption is expected until further notice.

Ticket and Refund Information

Ticket and Refund Information

We'll do our best to minimize the impact on you during the industrial action. If you've booked through Trip.com and your train is canceled due to the strikes, please sign in to Trip.com and request a refund on the booking details page. For more information about the strikes, you can contact the train company. ​If you need any other assistance, please contact us. You can also download the Trip.com app to get fast and personalized support.

FAQs

  • What information is available about the strikes?

    Upcoming rail strikes have been announced, which will impact some train operators.