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Strikes Update

July 31, 2023

    Industrial action to affect National Rail services on various dates from 31 July to 12 August

    ASLEF action short of a strike – from Monday 31 July to Saturday 5 August; and from Monday 7 to Saturday 12 August

    The ASLEF union have announced action short of a strike affecting some train operators from Monday 31 July to Saturday 5 August, and from Monday 7 August to Saturday 12 August. This action involves ASLEF members withdrawing from working overtime during this time.

    The following train operating companies are affected by the ASLEF action short of a strike and have indicated that they do not expect to be able to run their full timetable. Please check before you travel:

    • Chiltern Railways

    • Gatwick Express

    • Great Northern

    • Southern

    • South Western Railway and Island Line

    • Thameslink

    The following train operating companies may also be affected. They are currently expecting to be able to run their full timetable although they might experience short notice cancellations. Please check before you travel:

    • Avanti West Coast

    • CrossCountry

    • East Midlands Railway

    • Great Western Railway

    • Greater Anglia

    • London Northwestern Railway

    • Northern

    • TransPennine Express

    • West Midlands Railway

     

    Source: National Rail

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