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UK Rail Strike Calendar in 2026
2026 Feb
Week
Month
24
Tue
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25
Wed
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26
Thu
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27
Fri
Non-strike day
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28
Sat
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1
Sun
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2
Mon
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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 Tuesday, March 31, 2026Operators:EUROSTAR,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. 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 24Sea wall damage impacts routes between Topsham and ExmouthPeriod:Tuesday, February 24, 2026 to Tuesday, February 24, 2026Operators:Great Western RailwayRelated 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 25Retaining wall collapse impacts routes between Skipton and CarlislePeriod:Tuesday, February 24, 2026 to Wednesday, February 25, 2026Operators:NorthernRelated 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.
Feb 24 to Feb 24Theft of signalling cables impacts routes between Darlington and Bishop AucklandPeriod:Tuesday, February 24, 2026 to Tuesday, February 24, 2026Operators:NorthernRelated Information:Theft of signalling cables between Shildon and Bishop Auckland means all lines are blocked. Train services running between Darlington and Bishop Auckland will be revised to run between Darlington and Shildon only. Disruption is expected until 16:00. What's happened? Services between Shildon and Bishop Auckland are being disrupted due to a theft of signalling cables. How does this affect my journey? Train services are unable to run between Shildon and Bishop Auckland in both directions. 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. Replacement transport: Road transport will be operated by 626 Coaches as follows: From Bishop Auckland to Shildon, at 06:30, 07:30, 08:30, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30. From Shildon to Bishop Auckland, at 06:45, 07:55, 09:00, 09:55, 10:55, 11:55. Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick-up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (except for service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport. Journey times may be extended by up to 10 minutes whilst travelling by road transport. Additional information: Network Rail staff are on site carrying out repairs.
Feb 24 to Feb 24Signalling system fault impacts routes between Gatwick Airport and PurleyPeriod:Tuesday, February 24, 2026 to Tuesday, February 24, 2026Operators:Gatwick Express,Southern,Thameslink,Great Western RailwayRelated Information:A train hitting an obstruction on the line in the Salfords area means that the line towards Purley is blocked. As a result, trains running to / from and through Gatwick Airport may be cancelled, delayed by up to 40 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until 12:00. A visual disruption map video is available. Gatwick Express / Southern / Thameslink customer advice: If you are travelling between Gatwick Airport and Purley, your journey will take up to 30 minutes longer than usual, and you may need to use an alternative route to reach your destination. Some trains may call at different platforms than expected, at short notice. Thameslink trains which usually run between Three Bridges and Bedford will be suspended until further notice. Alternative Thameslink services between Brighton and Bedford are available. Service Alterations: Please see below service alterations which will impact your travel: Gatwick Express services have been suspended until further notice. No trains will call at Earlswood and Salfords until further notice. Please use alternative routes to reach your destination. We would recommend travelling to Gatwick as we have trains running from this station. You can use your ticket to travel at no extra cost: Southern or Thameslink services on any reasonable route between Gatwick Airport and East Croydon. Metrobus routes between Gatwick Airport and Redhill, including: 20 between Three Bridges, Gatwick Airport, and Horley. 100 between Gatwick Airport, Horley (Town), Salfords (Town), Earlsowod (Town) and Redhill. 400 between Gatwick Airport, Horley, Salfords, Earlswood (Surrey) and Redhill – Hourly service. 420 between Gatwick Airport, Salfords, Earlswood (Surrey) and Redhill – Hourly service. 460 between Gatwick Airport, Horley, Salfords, Earlswood (Surrey) and Redhill – Hourly service. Please note that if your journey includes replacement road transport, your journey may take up to an additional 30 minutes. Planning your journey: To help you plan your journey, you can find our alternative route maps on the website. Please check journey planners and station information boards before you travel and allow extra time to reach your destination. You can view live departure boards, and you can check a live map to see if your journey has been affected. You can also use the Southern app to find up-to-date travel information. Can you tell me more about the incident? There has been a report of a train hitting an obstruction on the railway, which has come to a stand blocking one of the available lines between gatwick Airport and Purley. Trains through the area can continue to travel using the remaining available lines, however, services may be subject to delays as they begin to queue to pass through the area.
Feb 24 to Feb 24Signalling system fault impacts routes between Bathgate and Glasgow Queen StreetPeriod:Tuesday, February 24, 2026 to Tuesday, February 24, 2026Operators:ScotRailRelated Information:A fault with the signalling system in the Drumgelloch area means that all lines are blocked. As a result, trains running between Bathgate and Glasgow Queen Street may be cancelled or revised. Disruption is expected until 12:00. Customer advice: Rail replacement transport is shuttling between Bathgate and Airdrie. This transport is operated by Photoflash and AAA buses. Your ticket can be used at no extra cost on the following services: Citybuses between Glasgow and Milngavie. SPT Underground on the following routes: Inner Circle: St Enoch - Glasgow Buchanan Street (Queen Street) - Partick. Outer Circle: Partick - Glasgow Buchanan Street (Queen Street) - St Enoch. If you have had to drive to another station your ticket will be valid to collect your car on your return journey. Speak to a member of staff to validate your ticket.