List of all the railway strikes in UK in April

Friday, April 5, 2024

It has been reported that rail strikes will sweep across the UK this April, as announced by ASLEF (Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen), the trade union for train drivers. The strikes are set for Friday, April 5, with an additional overtime ban slated from April 4 to 6 and April 8 to 9. As a result, West Midlands Railway will not operate any services on Friday, April 5, and numerous regional services will experience disruptions and cancellations extending from Saturday to Tuesday, April 9.

Affected West Midlands Railway services include, but are not limited to:

• Birmingham – Hereford (via Worcester):
  • Cancelled services on Friday, April 5, and from April 8 to 9.
• Leamington Spa – Nuneaton:
  • No services with a full rail replacement on Monday, April 8, and Tuesday, April 9.
• Birmingham – Shrewsbury:
  • Several cancellations over the strike period.

Other services affected in April 2024 extend beyond West Midlands Railway, impacting:

• Friday, April 5: Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, London Northwestern Railway, and CrossCountry.
• Saturday, April 6: Chiltern Railways, Great Western Railway, LNER, Northern, Heathrow Express, and TransPennine Express.
• Monday, April 8: c2c, Greater Anglia (including Stansted Express), Great Northern, Thameslink, Southeastern, Southern, Gatwick Express, and South Western Railway (including Island Line).

This extensive list of disruptions due to the rail strikes in the UK underscores a significant impact on the travel plans of thousands of commuters and travelers. It highlights the necessity for those affected to seek alternative travel arrangements and stay informed about the latest travel updates. The widespread action reflects broader concerns within the rail industry and may lead to further dialogues between unions and railway companies to address the underlying issues.

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