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UK & European rail strike and other impacting info

Last updated: May 8 2026

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UK Rail Strike Calendar in 2026

2026 May
Week
Month
8
Fri
no strike
Non-strike day
Have a nice trip!
9
Sat
no strike
Non-strike day
Have a nice trip!
10
Sun
no strike
Non-strike day
Have a nice trip!
11
Mon
no strike
Non-strike day
Have a nice trip!
12
Tue
no strike
Non-strike day
Have a nice trip!
13
Wed
no strike
Non-strike day
Have a nice trip!
14
Thu
no strike
Non-strike day
Have a nice trip!
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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

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    $Feb 23 to Mar 31
    Period:Monday, February 23, 2026 to Monday, March 31, 2036
    Operators: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.
  • May 8 to May 8
    Overhead wires damage disrupts services in the Watford Junction area

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    $May 8 to May 8
    Period:Friday, May 8, 2026 to Friday, May 8, 2026
    Operators:London Northwestern Railway,West Midlands Railway,Avanti West Coast
    Related Information:There has been some damage sustained to the overhead electric wires in the Watford Junction area. As a result, some lines remain closed while Network Rail teams continue repairs. Trains running between these stations may be cancelled or revised. Please note, Southern are no longer affected by this disruption. Avanti West Coast customer advice: Your ticket can be used on London Northwestern Railway services between London Euston and Birmingham New Street and between London Euston and Birmingham New Street , at no extra cost. If your train is cancelled, your ticket is valid on one of the two Avanti West Coast services immediately before your booked train, or one of the two immediately after. If you no longer wish to travel because your train's delayed or cancelled, you can request a full refund from where you bought your ticket. London Northwestern Railway customer advice: A reduced timetable will be in operation throughout the day between London Euston and Northampton. Please check timetables prior to travel.