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UK Rail Strike Calendar in 2026

2026 Feb
Week
Month
25
Wed
no strike
Non-strike day
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26
Thu
no strike
Non-strike day
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27
Fri
no strike
Non-strike day
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28
Sat
no strike
Non-strike day
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1
Sun
no strike
Non-strike day
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2
Mon
no strike
Non-strike day
Have a nice trip!
3
Tue
no strike
Non-strike day
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UK Rail Disruptions & Other Info

  • Feb 23 to Mar 31
    All visa-exempt visitors to the UK will be required to obtain an ETA prior to travel

    Period:Monday, February 23, 2026 to Tuesday, March 31, 2026
    Operators:EUROSTAR,Eurostar
    Related Information:All visitors to the UK who do not require a visa for short stays and who do not already hold UK immigration status must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling to the UK or for landside transit. Anyone without the necessary status will be refused entry to the UK. Travellers can check whether they need an ETA and apply via the official UK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-when-you-can-get-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta

  • Feb 24 to Feb 24
    Sea wall damage impacts routes between Topsham and Exmouth

    Period:Tuesday, February 24, 2026 to Tuesday, February 24, 2026
    Operators:Great Western Railway
    Related Information:A safety inspection of the track between Topsham and Exmouth means the line is closed. As a result, trains will not run between these stations. Disruption is expected until the end of the day. Customer advice: Trains will not call at Exton, Lympstone Commando, Lympstone Village or Exmouth until the safety inspection is complete. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following Stagecoach routes: 57: Exeter (Bus Station), Topsham (Station), Exton (Stop on A376), Lympstone (Stop on A376), Exmouth (Parade). 58 /58A Exeter (Bus Station), Digby & Sowton (Park & Ride), Exmouth (Strand). H: Exeter (St David's), Exeter (Central), Digby & Sowton (Station). I, J: Exeter (High St), Polsloe Bridge (Tarbet Ave), Digby, Newcourt (Newcourt Way), Exeter (High St). Rail replacement taxis, have been confirmed to run. Additional information: There is a breach to the sea wall in the Lympstone area. Network Rail will work to repair the damage today.

  • Feb 24 to Feb 25
    Retaining wall collapse impacts routes between Skipton and Carlisle

    Period:Tuesday, February 24, 2026 to Wednesday, February 25, 2026
    Operators:Northern
    Related Information:During pre-planned engineering work between Garsdale and Kirkby Stephen, a retaining wall collapsed on to the line. Whilst urgent track repairs are carried out in the area, trains will have to run at reduced speed between Skipton and Carlisle. As a result, trains may be delayed by up to 30 minutes. This is expected to be the case until the end of the day on Wednesday 25 February. Customer advice: What has happened? Services between Skipton and Carlisle are being disrupted due to urgent repairs to the railway. Network Rail staff are on site and expect repairs to take until at least the end of service on Wednesday 25 February. How does this affect my journey? Throughout the remainder of today and all day tomorrow, train services will have to run at a reduced speed between Skipton and Appleby in both directions and may be delayed. Northern services between Skipton and Morecambe / Lancaster are not affected. It is not yet confirmed how this incident will affect trains on Wednesday 25 February. What should I do? Northern train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including advance and peak restrictions, during this disruption. Restrictions will be reinstated once the disruption ends.