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UK Rail Strike Calendar in 2026
2026 Mar
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UK Rail Disruptions & Other Info
Feb 23 to Mar 31All visa-exempt visitors to the UK will be required to obtain an ETA prior to travelPeriod:Monday, February 23, 2026 to Monday, March 31, 2036Operators:EurostarRelated 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.
Mar 20 to Mar 24Nearby building fire causes major disruption to high level services at Glasgow CentralPeriod:Friday, March 20, 2026 to Tuesday, March 24, 2026Operators:Avanti West Coast,Caledonian Sleeper,CrossCountry,TransPennine Express,ScotRailRelated Information:A fire at a building near Glasgow Central station meant that the decision was made to close the station. Network Rail have worked with Glasgow City Council and Scottish Fire and Rescue Services to develop a plan to reopen the station. Glasgow Central high level station has partially reopened today with platforms 7 to 15 being brought back into use. The train service (operated by ScotRail) to the low level platforms at Glasgow Central is continuing to operate. It has not yet been confirmed when the station will be able to fully reopen, and this will not be done until it is safe for both trains and passengers. Major disruption is expected until at least the end of the day on Tuesday 24 March. Network Rail have published a detailed update regarding Glasgow Central on their website. Avanti West Coast customer advice: A reduced Avanti West Coast service of one train per hour will run to and from Glasgow Central. You are advised to check your entire journey before you travel. An amended service will also continue to operate to Preston, Carlisle and Motherwell, enabling customers to connect with trains to Edinburgh, and local services to the Glasgow area. You can use your ticket on the following train companies at no extra cost in both directions: CrossCountry between Edinburgh and Birmingham New Street. LNER between Edinburgh and London Kings Cross. ScotRail between Edinburgh and Glasgow Queen Street, and also between Anderston / Glasgow Central (low level) / Argyle Street and Motherwell. TransPennine Express between Edinburgh and Preston. If you abandoned your journey as a result of the disruption you can claim a fee-free refund from where you bought your ticket. Caledonian Sleeper customer advice: Caledonian Sleeper services are able to run as scheduled to / from Glasgow Central following the partial reopening of the station. Please note, restrictions remain in place as Network Rail and the local council work to restore the station to full capacity. Accessing and exiting the station: There are two entrances in operation that you can use to access or exit the station. These are the entrances on Argyle Street / Hope Street which has access to the station lift and escalators and Carriageway Road entrance which provides direct access to the main station concourse. Station facilities: All station facilities including shops, toilets, the guest lounge and waiting areas are currently unavailable. Boarding for Caledonian Sleeper services begins at 22:00, so it is recommended that you arrive shortly after this time to help make your journey as smooth as possible. Passenger Assistance: If you require additional help, the Passenger Assistance team will be on hand to support you. This may be prebooked by contacting Caledonian Sleeper using the live chat function on their website. Onward travel from Glasgow: As Glasgow Central remains partially closed, onward train services from the station are currently limited and many services have been cancelled. If you are planning to travel onwards, it is recommended that you check your journey and make arrangements in advance, where possible. Taxis are available on Hope Street, and station staff will available to help guide you. CrossCountry customer advice: No trains will run to or from Glasgow Central. Services will be revised to run to or from Edinburgh instead. To travel between Glasgow and Edinburgh, your ticket can be used at no extra cost on ScotRail services (in either direction) between: Edinburgh and Glasgow Queen Street. Argyle Street and Motherwell. Once you have arrived at Edinburgh, you may then travel on the next available CrossCountry service south from Edinburgh. If you decide to travel from a different station due to this disruption and need to return to that station later, you will also be able to use your existing ticket to do this at no extra cost. Unfortunately, any seat reservations will not be carried over to another train, but coaches B, H and L are unreserved coaches on CrossCountry services (where available) so please head to them. ScotRail customer advice: ScotRail services can call at Glasgow Central low level. There will be a reduced number of platforms available at the high level part of the station, and limited entry and exit points for customers. This will not allow for the return of trains on all routes that normally operate. The following services will operate as follows: A half hourly service will operate between Glasgow Central and Ayr, calling at all stations between Paisley Gilmour Street and Kilwinning. An hourly service will operate between Glasgow Central and Gourock, calling at all stations. An hourly service will operate between Glasgow Central and Wemyss Bay, calling at all stations. A half hourly service will operate between Glasgow Central and Kilmarnock, calling at all stations (integrated with normal Carlisle / South Ayrshire services). A half hourly service will operate between Glasgow Central and East Kilbride. An hourly service will operate between Glasgow Central and Lanark. Glasgow Central station entrances: ScotRail staff will be on hand at Hope Street to guide and support customers to and from platforms. This will include entry and exit for customers via an entrance on Hope Street, known as the carriage driveway, which is used during special events and is normally for vehicle access. The following entrances to the station will remain closed: Hope Street (adjacent to Waterloo Street). Gordon Street. Union Street. In addition to the above, the following routes will still not operate: Edinburgh – Glasgow Central via Shotts / Carstairs. Glasgow Central – Cathcart circle. Glasgow Central – Paisley Canal. Glasgow Central – Newton. Glasgow Central – Barrhead. Glasgow Central – Neilston. Glasgow Central – Ardrossan South Beach / Ardrossan Harbour. Altered services: The following routes will operate, but with significant alterations: Trains running between Glasgow Central and Largs will be revised to operate between Kilwinning and Largs only. Trains running between Glasgow Central and Dumfries / Carlisle will be revised to operate between Kilmarnock and Dumfries / Carlisle only. Trains services running between Glasgow Central and Stranraer will be revised to operate between Kilmarnock and Stranraer only. Glasgow Central Low Level: A full timetable of services at the low level platforms, which serve routes from Cumbernauld, Whifflet, Larkhall, and Motherwell to Dalmuir, Balloch, and Milngavie, resumed on Wednesday, 11 March, and they will continue to operate. TransPennine Express customer advice: TransPennine Express will not be operating between Glasgow Central and Carlisle. This will continue even with the station partially reopening. Most services running between Glasgow Central and Manchester Airport / Liverpool Lime Street will either terminate or start at Carlisle. Please check your journey before you travel. TransPennine Express services will only resume once the station reopens in full. What should I do? You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following services: Avanti West Coast between Edinburgh / Glasgow Central and Preston. Northern between Preston and Liverpool Lime Street / Manchester Airport. ScotRail services between Edinburgh and Glasgow Queen Street. TransPennine Express services between Edinburgh / Carlisle and Preston / Manchester Airport. Advice for TransPennine Express first class ticket holders travelling on Avanti West Coast services: Customers holding a first class ticket marked TPE or TransPennine Express only are advised to use standard premium accommodation on services operated by Avanti West Coast. Customers holding first class tickets that aren't specific to an operator may use first class on Avanti West Coast services. Please speak to a member of staff if you require assistance to identify the correct accommodation for your ticket type. If you have purchased a ticket and your journey has been affected by this disruption, you can use your ticket dated tickets dated from Monday 9 March to Tuesday 24 March (inclusive) can be used to travel up to and including Thursday 26 March at no extra cost. Alternatively, if the train you intended to travel on is cancelled or you are unable to complete your journey then you can apply for a refund from your point of purchase. Additional information: You may find that the facilities available at Glasgow Central are extremely reduced until the station fully reopens. You can check the latest status of facilities on the alert on the Glasgow Central station information page.
Mar 23 to Mar 23Overrunning track maintenance between Northallerton and York means that some tracks are blocked.Period:Monday, March 23, 2026 to Monday, March 23, 2026Operators:Grand Central,TransPennine ExpressRelated Information:Overrunning track maintenance between Northallerton and York means that some tracks are blocked. As a result, Grand Central / TransPennine Express train services running between these stations may be modified. Disruption is expected until the end of the day. TransPennine Express customer advice: You should continue your travel as planned; however, trains departing from Northallerton may leave slightly earlier than scheduled. If you are traveling toward York from this station, please check your train status before you travel. If you are traveling from Redcar Central / Middlesbrough / Thornaby / Eaglescliffe to Northallerton, you are advised to take the next available Northern train to Darlington, where you can transfer to LNER and TransPennine Express services. If you are at Yarm traveling to Northallerton, you are advised to use the station help point where shuttle bus service will be booked as needed. If you are traveling from Northallerton to Thirsk, you are advised to take a TransPennine Express train to York for alternative trains from York to Thirsk. Check before you travel: You can check your itinerary using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner. For helpful advice if you need to use a shuttle bus replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please visit our Rail Replacement Services page. You can find the pick-up and drop-off locations for replacement buses by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page. Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be more crowded than usual, and you should allow extra time for your trip. Compensation: You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your trip today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey details, as both will be required to support any claim.
Mar 23 to Mar 23A road vehicle has collided with a bridge in the Freshford area, disrupting trains running through this station.Period:Monday, March 23, 2026 to Monday, March 23, 2026Operators:Great Western RailwayRelated Information:A road vehicle has collided with a bridge in the Freshford area, disrupting trains running through this station. Trains operating between Bath Spa and Westbury may be canceled, delayed by up to 10 minutes, or rerouted. Disruption is expected until 2:30 PM. Passenger advice: The bridge will have to be inspected to ensure it’s safe and any debris must be cleared. Your ticket can be used at no additional cost on the following services: CrossCountry between Bristol Temple Meads and Taunton South Western Railway between Westbury and Portsmouth Harbour, and between Salisbury and Southampton Central First Bus route D1 between Bath (bus station), Bradford-on-Avon (United Church), Trowbridge (Trinity Church), Westbury (Railway Inn), and Warminster (Market Place) First Bus route D2 between Bath (bus station) and Frome (Market Place) Stagecoach Buses route 49 between Swindon (Boulevard) and Trowbridge (bus station) Check before you travel: You can check your trip using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner. Compensation: You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your trip today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your trip details, as both will be required to support any claim.
Mar 23 to Mar 23A shortage of trains means that the shuttle service between Pontypridd and Cardiff Bay has been suspended.Period:Monday, March 23, 2026 to Monday, March 23, 2026Operators:Transport for WalesRelated Information:A shortage of trains means that the shuttle service between Pontypridd and Cardiff Bay has been suspended. Trains running from Pontypridd to Cardiff Bay in both directions will be canceled. Other services running to / from / through these stations will be unaffected. Disruption is expected until the end of the day. Passenger advice: You can use your ticket at no extra cost on Stagecoach buses on routes 26, 50, 51 & 53. You can view a live map of the network. Check before you travel: You can check your trip using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner. Compensation: You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your trip today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your trip details, as both will be required to support any claim.
Mar 23 to Mar 23The emergency services are responding to an incident between Worksop and Lincoln.Period:Monday, March 23, 2026 to Monday, March 23, 2026Operators:NorthernRelated Information:The emergency services are responding to an incident between Worksop and Lincoln. As all lines are closed, trains will be canceled, delayed by up to 60 minutes, or rerouted. Disruption is expected until 4:00 PM. How does this affect my trip? Train services are unable to operate between Retford and Lincoln (in both directions). As a result, train services between Leeds and Lincoln may be canceled or amended to operate only between Leeds and Worksop. What should I do? You can travel on the next accessible Northern service to your destination, where available. You can also travel on the following operators and routes at no additional cost (in both directions): London North Eastern Railway services between Doncaster and Retford, and also between Doncaster and Newark North Gate / Lincoln East Midlands Railway services between Lincoln / Worksop and Nottingham TransPennine Express services between Doncaster and Sheffield Northern train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including Advance and Peak ticket restrictions, during this disruption. Restrictions will be reinstated once the disruption ends. Replacement bus services: Replacement buses have been requested to run between Retford and Lincoln. More details will be provided once operators and schedules have been confirmed. Replacement buses have been arranged to run between Worksop and Lincoln as follows: 1:00 PM Worksop to Lincoln, making all local stops. Operated by J&B. 1:30 PM Lincoln to Worksop, making all local stops. Operated by J&B. Please check station information posters for the location of the bus boarding points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes, and dogs (except for service dogs) are not permitted on replacement buses. Trip times may be longer when traveling by replacement bus. Check before you travel: You can check your trip using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner. For helpful advice if you need to travel on a bus substitution service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page. You can find the pickup and drop-off locations of replacement buses by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page. Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your trip. Compensation: You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your trip today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your trip details, as both will be required to support any claim.