Is LNER refunded for Strike Day?


Is LNER refunded for Strike Day? If industrial action is announced for a day you are already booked to travel, you are entitled to a fee-free change of journey for full refund. We will contact you to tell you how you can do this.


Can I take the next train if my train is Cancelled?

Don't worry, though, they're not invalid. If a train is cancelled (and that's what's happened here) you're entitled to take the next train that matches any restrictions on your ticket.


Why are LNER tickets not available?

Why can't I book my tickets yet? We're still finalising our timetable for future travel dates, so some tickets aren't on sale yet. Here you can create a ticket alert for the dates you want to travel and we'll let you know when the cheapest Advance tickets are available to buy.


Is LNER or Trainline cheaper?

LNER eill be cheaper, simply because you don't pay booking fees. Give it a few days. Trainline aka nationalrail.com is merely a third party advertising agency which charges commission. Like other agencies it has paid access to the one ticket computer server which all Rail Operators, the companies that run trains, use.


What happens if my train is affected by the strike?

Generally, if your train is cancelled or rescheduled, you are entitled to a full refund from the firm you were due to travel with for any ticket type, including advance tickets (see how to claim your money back). This includes where the train is cancelled due to strike action.


Are trains disrupted the day after a strike?

Often, disruption isn't just on the day of a strike. There is usually also an impact on services in the afternoon and evening on the day before each strike, as well as on the morning of the day after. This is because trains and drivers are out of their planned positions as a result of the strikes.


What are the dates of the rail strike 2023?

National strike action took place on:
  • Tuesday 3 January and Wednesday 4 January 2023 (action by the RMT union)
  • Thursday 5 January 2023 (action by the ASLEF union)
  • Friday 6 and Saturday 7 January 2023 (action by the RMT union)


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