Train passengers told to only travel if necessary

Glamorgan Star news 24/11/2022

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• Train services will be severely disrupted on Saturday 26 November due to a walkout by drivers at eleven train companies. Photo: Network Rail.

Train passengers told to only travel if necessary:

Passengers are being reminded by Network Rail to only travel by train if necessary on Saturday as drivers go on strike.

Train services will be severely disrupted on Saturday, 26th November, due to a walkout by drivers at eleven train companies

A spokesperson for Network Rail said: “Rail passengers can choose to either use their ticket on another day, or will be able to claim a refund.

“The rail industry is reminding passengers that a further train driver strike called by the leadership of train drivers’ union Aslef will lead to a significantly reduced rail service across the country.

“Passengers are urged to plan ahead and check before they travel throughout the whole weekend. Trains that are running will start later on Saturday morning and finish much earlier than usual – with services typically running between 7:30am and 6:30pm on the day of the strike.”

Passengers traveling to the Autumn International match at Cardiff with Wales v Australia and England v South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday should check with their train operator for travel updates as many trains across the network will be affected. It is also likely that disruption will continiue on Sunday as train workers return to their duties.

Daniel Mann, Director of Industry Operations at the Rail Delivery Group, said: “The strike by Aslef brings more uncertainty for passengers and businesses by disrupting their weekend plans.

“While we will do all that we can to minimise disruption, if you are going to travel on the routes affected, please plan ahead and check the latest travel advice on national rail enquiries. Passengers with advance, off-peak or anytime tickets affected by the strike can use their ticket either on the day before the date on the ticket, or up to and including Tuesday 29th November. Passengers can also change their tickets to travel on an alternate date or get a refund if their train is cancelled or rescheduled.”