Would the railroad strike affect Amtrak trains?


Would the railroad strike affect Amtrak trains? So why is Amtrak canceling service? Amtrak is preemptively suspending some service because its track will be affected if freight rail workers go on strike.


Is there a train strike on 1st September 2023?

Update on rail services during industrial action on Friday 1 and Saturday 2 September 2023. ASLEF have announced a strike on Friday 1 September. The RMT have announced strike action for Saturday 2 September. ASLEF have also announced a ban on overtime working on Saturday 2 September.


What happens if my train is Cancelled due to 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.


What happens if I have a train ticket and there is a strike?

For single-use rail tickets: If you have paid for a single-use ticket, be it an advance ticket, off-peak ticket or anytime ticket, you should be eligible for a partial or full refund if your train is delayed due to the strikes.


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.


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.


Can I still use my train ticket 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.