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UK Rail Strike Calendar in 2026
2026 Jan
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Some routes may be impacted by weather
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UK Rail Disruptions & Other Info
Jan 13 to Jan 23Track flooding and bridge damage disrupts routes between Liskeard and LooePeriod:Tuesday, January 13, 2026 to Friday, January 23, 2026Operators:Great Western RailwayRelated Information:The line between Liskeard and Looe remains closed following a period of recent heavy rain which flooded the track. The water levels have now dropped and Network Rail have been able to inspect the bridge structures. The results of the investigation have confirmed some damage that will require repair work. This will need to be carried out before the line can be reopened and trains are able to run again. No trains will operate between Liskeard and Looe until at least the end of the day Friday 23 January. Rail replacement transport will run as stated below. Please note, there is no Sunday service on this route. Customer advice: Replacement minibuses will operate at train departure times from Liskeard and Looe. The designated stops for the replacement road transport are as follows: Liskeard - at the front of the station. Sandplace - bus stops by the station entrance. Looe - at the front of the station. If you are travelling to / from Coombe Junction Halt, St Keyne Wishing Well Halt or Causeland please call Great Western Railway customer services on 0345 700 0125, or use the station help point for taxis to be arranged. Additionally, you may use your ticket on Transport for Cornwall bus route 73 between Liskeard and Looe at no extra cost. Additional information: Once the water levels drop again, repair work will be able to begin, and we should then be able to give a more accurate date for the line reopening. Currently we do not expect to run trains until Friday 23 January at the earliest.
Jan 14 to Jan 14Storm Goretti disrupts routes between Par and NewquayPeriod:Wednesday, January 14, 2026 to Wednesday, January 14, 2026Operators:Great Western RailwayRelated Information:Following severe weather brought by Storm Goretti, the line between Par and Newquay remains closed. Services between these stations are unable to run and have been cancelled. Disruption is expected until the end of the day. Customer advice: Rail replacement coaches will operate between St Austell and Newquay. These will operate to mirror the train service, but may suffer from delays due to the additional running time taken on road. You may use your ticket, at no extra cost on Transport for Cornwall routes 21 and 21A between St Austell (station), St Columb Road (Co-op), Quintrell Downs (Quintrell Close) and Newquay (bus station). You will be able to use any tickets from Thursday 8 January at no additional cost on Great Western Railway services up to and including today, Tuesday 13 January. Alternatively, if you are unable to travel, you can claim a free refund for your tickets. Additional information: Storm Goretti hit the UK which brought strong winds to South West England. This has damaged signalling systems and resulted in a number of fallen trees.
Jan 14 to Jan 14Road vehicle on railway impacts routes between Rye and Ashford InternationalPeriod:Wednesday, January 14, 2026 to Wednesday, January 14, 2026Operators:SouthernRelated Information:A road vehicle blocking the railway at Ham Street means that all lines are blocked. As a result, trains are unable to run between Rye and Ashford International and will be revised to run between Eastbourne and Rye only. This is expected until approximately 12:00. Services are unable to run between Rye and Ashford until at least 12:00 today, which means no services will be stopping at Appledore or Ham Street. At Rye you will need to use a rail replacement bus to continue your journey. This will take 60 minutes to reach Ashford International, so please allow at least an additional 35 minutes to reach your destination. Buses will also run between Ashford International and Rye. Please check the station boards or speak to station staff for further advice at these stations. Ticket acceptance: You can use your existing ticket at no additional cost on the below services: Southern and Thameslink on any reasonable route. Southeastern services between Hastings / Ashford International and London. Stagecoach Buses 511, 511a and 511b between Ham Street and Ashford International. Rail replacement buses: Rail replacement buses will run between Rye and Ashford International, in both directions. These buses are in journey planners, and will run as follows: Ashford International will have departures at **:45 minutes past the hour, arriving at Rye at approximately **:33 minutes past the hour. The first bus will leave at 05:45. Rye will have departures at **:55 minutes past the hour, arriving at Ashford International at approximately **:43 minutes past the hour. The first bus will leave at 05:55. Planning your journey: You can see the live departure boards, and view a live map of the network. You can also view an alternative route guide. If you're travelling in the London area, you can plan journeys on alternative routes by using the TfL Journey Planner. You can use the Southern app to find up-to-date information. Can you tell me more about the incident? There is a vehicle on the railway in the Rye / Ham Street area. Until it is removed, train operators are unable to run any trains on that route. Emergency services and Network Rail staff are on site working to clear the railway for train running.
Jan 14 to Jan 14Points failure impacts services to / from London VictoriaPeriod:Wednesday, January 14, 2026 to Wednesday, January 14, 2026Operators:Gatwick Express,SouthernRelated Information:A points failure at London Victoria means that fewer trains than normal are able to run. As a result, trains running to / from London Victoria may be cancelled, delayed by up to 10 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until 08:00. Customer advice: Fewer trains than usual will run to or from London Victoria this morning. You may need to wait longer than usual for a train towards your destination, which will extend your journey by up to 10 minutes. Trains which usually run between London Victoria and Norwood Junction / West Croydon will not run. You can use your ticket to travel at no extra cost on: Southern services on any reasonable route. London Underground services on any reasonable route. London Buses on routes between East Croydon and Clapham Junction - including via Norwood Junction / Crystal Palace. Planning your journey: You can see the live departure boards, and view a live map of the network. Please check journey planners and station information boards before you travel and allow extra time to reach your destination. You can also view an alternative route guide. You can use the Southern app to find up-to-date information. Can you tell me more about the incident? Points failures in the London Victoria and West Croydon areas are affecting services between these stations. Points are movable sections of track that guide trains onto different routes at junctions. If they develop a fault due to obstructions, electronic failures or other issues, trains cannot safely pass. Network Rail are sending teams to investigate. To work safely, they may need to stop trains, which could delay services. Once on-site, they'll diagnose the fault and look for a quick fix. Some repairs may take longer if replacement parts or expert advice are needed.
Jan 14 to Jan 14Points failure impacts routes between Reading and London PaddingtonPeriod:Wednesday, January 14, 2026 to Wednesday, January 14, 2026Operators:Elizabeth line,Great Western RailwayRelated Information:Lines have reopened following a points failure in the Slough area. Trains running between Reading and London Paddington may still be cancelled or revised. Disruption is expected until 09:00. Elizabeth line customer advice: Tickets will be accepted on the following operators at no extra cost, via any reasonable route: Great Western Railway between Reading and London Paddington. South Western Railway between Reading and London Waterloo. London Underground via any reasonable route. Great Western Railway customer advice: You may use your ticket, at no extra cost on Elizabeth line services between London Paddington and Reading.
Jan 14 to Jan 14Points failure impacts routes between Highbury & Islington and West CroydonPeriod:Wednesday, January 14, 2026 to Wednesday, January 14, 2026Operators:London OvergroundRelated Information:A points failure at West Croydon means trains running between Highbury & Islington and West Croydon may be cancelled or revised. Disruption is expected until 10:00. Customer advice: Some services between Highbury & Islington and West Croydon may divert to run between Highbury & Islington and Crystal Palace only or run between New Cross Gate and West Croydon only. Tickets will be accepted at no extra cost on London Buses via any reasonable route.
Jan 14 to Jan 14Broken down train impacts routes between Didcot Parkway and OxfordPeriod:Wednesday, January 14, 2026 to Wednesday, January 14, 2026Operators:Great Western RailwayRelated Information:One of the trains that runs between Didcot Parkway and Oxford has broken down. As a result, trains running between these stations may be cancelled. Disruption is expected until 10:00. Customer advice: Due to a broken down train, Great Western Railway are currently running an hourly local service between Didcot Parkway and Oxford via Appleford, Culham and Radley. Long distance services are unaffected. Great Western Railway are sourcing a replacement train in order to restore a full service. Replacement buses have been requested. We will provide further information once more is known.