Will the train strike affect passenger trains?


Will the train strike affect passenger trains? Only the nation's freight rail lines face a pending strike, but commuters would likely be affected, too. Many commuter trains travel on tracks maintained and operated by the freight railroads and passenger railroads expect they'll have to shut down their operations once the freight strike starts.


What happens if my train is Cancelled National Rail?

If your train is delayed or cancelled and you choose not to travel, your unused ticket can be refunded without any fees by the original retailer. If you bought your ticket from a train company, you can find their contact information on our Find a Train Company page.


What will happen if my train is Cancelled?

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. So if your ticket is routed via a certain place, you must go that way, or if it's only valid on a certain train company, you must use that companies services.


Can I get the next train if I miss mine Trainline?

If your connecting train is with the same Carrier as the delayed train you will be able to travel on the next available train to your destination.


How will I know if my train is Cancelled?

Visit Our Website. You can always visit Amtrak.com to learn the real-time status of a train.


Is the train going to strike on Saturday 26 August?

20,000 workers represented by the RMT, which is the biggest rail workers union, are set to stage strikes on the following dates: Saturday 26 August. Saturday 2 September.


What dates are train strikes in August?

20,000 workers represented by the RMT, which is the biggest rail workers union, are set to stage strikes on the following dates:
  • Saturday 26 August.
  • Saturday 2 September.


Is there a train strike on 20th July?

When are the RMT strikes taking place? RMT members working across 14 train operating companies will take strike action on Thursday July 20, Saturday July 22 and Saturday July 29.


What date are the September rail strikes?

There will be no trains running on any routes on the two strike days - 30 September and 4 October.


What train can I catch if my train is Cancelled?

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. So if your ticket is routed via a certain place, you must go that way, or if it's only valid on a certain train company, you must use that companies services.


Is there a train strike on 7th August 2023?

August 2023. The ASLEF union took action short of a strike which affected some train operators from Monday 31 July to Saturday 5 August and Monday 7 to Saturday 12 August which involved ASLEF members withdrawing from working overtime during this time.


Is there a train strike on 29th July?

When is the next train strike? The RMT will strike again on Saturday 29 July. National Rail said: “This is likely to result in little or no services across large areas of the network.