Catching the train?

Don't even think about it

Train companies are advising people not to use their services today, as strikes hit the network once again.

The RMT and TSSA unions are campaigning for more pay, fewer job cuts and better working conditions.

No trains are running on GWR west of Exeter, and nothing from South Western Railway at al.

will severely affect trains across the GWR network this week, with services unable to operate across many routes.

Another strike is scheduled for Saturday. A significantly reduced temporary timetable is in place for the days between strikes and immediately afterwards.

On strike days an extremely limited service will operate between 0700 and 1830, and last trains will leave much earlier.  Where trains are able to operate, they will be extremely busy. 
 
Thursday 18 August 
 No rail services will operate on the following routes: 
  

All lines in Cornwall, including all branch lines
West of Newton Abbot (change at Exeter) towards Plymouth/Cornwall
All branch lines in Devon (Barnstaple, Exmouth, Paignton, Okehampton)

Friday 19 August 

Trains will start later and there will be a reduced level of service throughout the day.

Saturday 20 August 

An extremely limited service will operate. Services will start later and finish much earlier than normal.  No rail services will operate on the following routes: 

All lines in Cornwall, including all branch lines
West of Newton Abbot (change at Exeter) towards Plymouth/Cornwall
All branch lines in Devon (Barnstaple, Exmouth, Paignton, Okehampton)
 
Sunday 21 August 
Trains will start later, however a normal level of service is expected. Trains are expected to be extremely busy.
 
People  who have already bought tickets for strike days can claim a full refund or amend their ticket; those who travel and are delayed may be entitled to delay repay compensation if they are delayed by 15 minutes or more. Season ticket holders can apply for compensation through the Delay Repay scheme.