GWR – update on strikes and services

A reminder that an ASLEF (train drivers) strike is taking place this Thursday, 7 December so the majority of the GWR network will have no services at all.

Where services can be run, they will start later and finish much earlier than usual. Online journey planners have now been fully updated and more information is available on the dedicated strike page at www.gwr.com/strike

ASLEF’s action short of a strike also continues until Saturday 9 December, which means there are no spare drivers available in case of sickness or disruption. This may lead to some short notice alterations and cancellations.

GWR are also seeing some continuing disruption due to flooding across the network yesterday and today, and say “We’re grateful for our customers’ patience as we try to keep people on the move but it has been a difficult 24 hours, particularly as securing replacement road vehicles proved very challenging. Please accept our apologies if you were caught up in the disruption. Customers should continue to check before they travel at www.gwr.com/check”

Finally, this Sunday, 10 December, sees the latest timetable change across the network nationally come into effect. Again all changes are live in journey planners, or you can see the specifics for GWR routes at https://www.gwr.com/travel-information/train-times