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A points failure at Wimbledon is causing disruption to South Western Railway journeys through Wimbledon. As a result of this, trains may be delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised. This blocks one line in each direction, as a result of this trains are unable to call at Earlsfield in either direction.

This is expected until the end of service. 

Customer Advice

You may use your tickets on London Buses between Clapham Junction and Wimbledon via Earlsfield. 

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A fault with the signalling system at London Paddington means some lines are blocked. Trains running to and from this station may be cancelled, delayed by up to 10 minutes or revised. 

Disruption is expected until the end of service.

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A fault with the signalling system between Eastleigh and Fareham means trains are currently unable to run between these stations.

Trains will be diverted via Netley and not call at Hedge End and Botley.

We anticipate disruption will continue until the end of the day.

Customer Advice:

Customers travelling to / from Hedge End or Botley are advised to use station help points so taxis can be arranged.

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A safety inspection of the track at Ashurst New Forest is causing disruption to trains through this station.

Trains between Southampton Central and Brockenhurst may be cancelled, delayed or revised.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Advice for CrossCountry customers

You may use your ticket on:

• Avanti West Coast services between London Euston and Birmingham New Street
• Great Western Railway services between London Paddington and Reading
• London Northwestern railway services between London Euston and Birmingham New Street
• London Underground services via any reasonable route
• South Western Railway services via any reasonable route

Advice for South Western Railway customers ​​​​​​​

South Western Railway have arranged replacement buses to run between Bournemouth, Brockenhurst and Southampton Central.

You may use your ticket on the following operators services:

• Yellow Buses on routes 1, 1A and 1B
• Bluestar Buses on routes 6, 11, 12 and 16
• Great Western Railway services between Weymouth and Southampton / Reading / Basingstoke on any reasonable route.
• Cross Country services between Bournemouth and Basingstoke

For further information or onward travel advice please speak to a member of staff or use a station help point.

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A speed restriction between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey is causing disruption to the trains that are running between these stations. Trains may be delayed by up to 25 minutes or replaced with road transport.

From Monday 28 June, a new timetable will be introduced on the St Albans Abbey line, to accommodate the extra time taken by trains as a result of the speed restriction. This new timetable is expected to remain in place until October, when track maintenance is expected to be completed.

Rail replacement buses are currently supplementing the train service on this route from Monday to Saturday, and buses completely replace the train service on Sundays. The timetable for these buses is not affected by this problem.

Disruption is expected to continue until the end of Saturday 26 June.

Check before you travel:
You can check your journey until Sunday 27 June using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner

The changes to the timetable from Monday 28 June are not yet showing in journey planners. Please check back closer to the time of travel.

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use this page.

You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

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Industrial action is taking place across the ScotRail network every Sunday until 25 July.

Trains will run only on the routes as listed below -

• Glasgow Central - Ayr (09:00 and every hour until 21:00)
• Ayr - Glasgow Central (08:45 and every hour until 21:45)
• Glasgow Central - Largs (09:40 and every hour until 20:40)
• Largs - Glasgow Central (09:54 and every hour until 20:54)
• Glasgow Central - Gourock (09:20 and then every hour until 21:23)
• Gourock - Glasgow Central (09:23 and hourly until 21:23)
• Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh (reduced service from 08:55 until 18:55)
• Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central (reduced service from 08:36 until 18:40)
• Balloch - Airdrie (reduced service from 09:28 until 19:27)
• Airdrie - Balloch (reduced service from 08:57 until 18:59)

Advice for key workers:

For key workers, there will be limited bus services for University Hospital Hairmyres, Queen Margaret Hospital Dunfermline, University Hospital Wishaw and Victoria Hospital Kirkcaldy.

Essential travel advice:

If your journey is affected on Sundays, you can use your ticket to travel instead on the day before or after. If you would prefer not to travel, you can request a refund on your ticket here.

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You can check your journey up to and including Sunday 11 July using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner

The Journey Planner has not yet been updated with the revised timetable for strike days from Sunday 18 July onwards. Please check back closer to the time of travel.

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As a result of strike action being taken by Senior Conductors who are members of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) there will be a small number of cancellations to East Midlands Railway regional services every Sunday until 15 August.

The strikes will affect only a handful of regional services and will have no impact on Intercity or Connect services. Trains to and from London St Pancras International are not affected.

The following trains will be cancelled and replaced by buses:

• 08:25 Nottingham to Derby
• 10:12 Derby to Nottingham
• 19:32 Lincoln to Nottingham
• 09:03 Grantham to Nottingham
• 11:40 and 19:45 Newark North Gate to Lincoln
• 11:06 and 19:15 Lincoln to Newark North Gate
• 09:12 and 19:12 Nottingham to Mansfield Woodhouse
• 09:56 Mansfield Woodhouse to Nottingham

Additionally, trains on the Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich route will be altered to run between Sheffield and Norwich only. For travel between Liverpool Lime Street and Sheffield, you may use other operators services. Some trains on this route will be revised not to call at Ilkeston or Langley Mill and may depart earlier from Alfreton and Chesterfield.

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​​​​​​​These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.

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East Midlands Railway are operating a regular timetable on their Intercity and Connect services.

As of Saturday 19 June 2021, East Midlands Railway introduced a reduced timetable for their Regional services. This reduction will help to reduce short term train cancellations, and trains having to run with fewer carriages. More information is available on the East Midlands Railway website here.

What advice and information is available on crowding and social distancing?

When planning your journey, please check the latest government advice as restrictions may be in place. You can find more information about this here.

East Midlands Railway's timetable is under constant review to try to provide enough capacity for everyone to travel while maintaining social distancing. However, it's not always possible to guarantee that all passengers who wish to travel can socially distance on board, especially as more people return to the railway. To help customers with maintaining social distancing on the their services, East Midlands Railway have released a Seat Finder tool which shows how crowded trains are across their network. Please click here to visit the Seat Finder page.

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You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner. Please take note of any warning messages that may show on your journey.

Your journey may be subject to short notice alteration due to current restrictions on travel. Please check your journey again as close as possible to the time of travel.

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A reduced, recovery timetable is operating across the c2c network, in line with current government guidelines and passenger demand. You can download the timetable here.

Please note that due to the current travel situation train schedules may change at short notice, with some cancellations occurring on the day. We advise you to check your journey as close to the time of travel as possible.

Safe travel advice:

When planning your journey, please check the latest government advice as restrictions may be in place. You can find more information about this here.

Social distancing is possible on the majority of c2c services; however, trains are generally busiest between 06:30 and 07:30 on weekdays. You are advised to re-plan your journey to avoid travelling between these times.

Where can I find more information?

More information about what c2c are doing to help you travel with confidence is available here.

Check before you travel:
You can check your journey up to and including Sunday 27 June using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

Train times after this date have not yet been updated to reflect the amended timetable.

Some weekend and late night / early morning services may be affected by engineering work so please check journey planners and live departure boards before commencing your journey.

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Avanti West Coast are operating a reduced timetable, in line with current passenger demand and government guidelines.

The current timetable will remain in place until September and Avanti West Coast will continue to monitor and adjust if required, as guided by Government advice and passenger demand. The amended timetable for the coming weeks can be found here.

There are different restrictions in place across England, Scotland and Wales. Please check the below links for the latest government advice:

• England
• Scotland
• Wales

Seat reservations:

Avanti West Coast have reduced the number of available seats onboard their trains. Therefore, you are strongly advised to book a place on the train prior to travelling.

All advance tickets will come with a reservation. If you're booking a flexible ticket (off-peak or anytime) in advance, please request a reservation with it.

If you are a Season ticket holder, please book your place by emailing: [email protected].

Changing your travel plans:

Should you need to change your travel plans, you can click here to find out more about refunds and amendments.

Needing assistance for your journey:

Avanti West Coast are still assisting customers onboard and at stations with extra measures in place to ensure the safety of you and their teams.

Safer Travels Pledge:

More information about what is being done to make sure you can travel safely can be found here. 

Check before you travel:

Weekday timetables are correct in the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner up to and including Friday 20 August.

If you are travelling on weekdays from Saturday 21 August onwards, please check back nearer the time. 

Weekend timetables are correct up to and including Sunday 25 July, if you are travelling on weekends after this date, please check back nearer the time. 

Please be aware that due to the current restrictions on travel, train schedules may change at short notice. We advise you to check your journey as close to the time of travel as possible.  

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The RMT Union have announced that their members intend to take strike action on Caledonian Sleeper services every night up to and including Friday 25 June.

How will this affect my journey?

All Caledonian Sleeper services have been cancelled until Friday 25 June. A normal service will resume on Sunday 27 June.

The Caledonian Sleeper Guest Service Centre team will attempt contact all affected guests wherever possible.  Please note, they may not have contact details for guests who booked using third-party retailers or ticket offices.

For further information regarding the strike and refunds, see here.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey up to and including Wednesday 23 June using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner

The Journey Planner has not yet been updated with the revised timetable for strike days from Thursday 24 June onwards. Please check back closer to the time of travel.

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Caledonian Sleeper have resumed running train services on all routes. The timetables for all routes can be found here. 

However, please note that industrial action is affecting Caledonian Sleeper services until Friday 25 June inclusive. More details can be found here.  

When planning your journey, please check the latest government advice as restrictions may be in place. You can find links to the latest information for England here and for Scotland here.

Train services may still be affected by essential engineering work especially during public holidays and weekends.

Where can I find more information?

More information from Caledonian Sleeper, including safe travel advice and refund advice, can be found here.

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Please be aware that due to the current restrictions on travel, train schedules may change at short notice. We advise you to check your journey as close to the time of travel as possible.

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Northern are now operating a regular timetable, whilst still maintaining social distancing and following current government guidelines.

You can find the current timetables for each route here. This timetable is expected to be in place until December 2021.

Advice from Northern on travelling with confidence on their services can be found here.

Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

When planning your journey, please check the latest government advice as restrictions may be in place. You can find more information about this here.

Please be aware that train schedules may change at short notice. Your journey may also be subject to alteration due to engineering work, particularly on weekends and late night / early morning. Please check your journey as close as possible to the time of travel.

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National Restrictions are in place across Britain, so please check the latest UK government advice before you travel.

Great Northern are currently running a Summer timetable, with additional weekday trains, allowing extra support in your return to the railway as coronavirus restrictions are eased.

For more information on timetables, refunds and how Great Northern are supporting safe travel, please see the Coronavirus information page on their website.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

Please be aware that services may be subject to short notice changes due to engineering work, particularly on evenings and weekends. Please check your journey again as close as possible to the time of travel.

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Southern are operating an amended timetable in order to match the current demand for travel.

In response to customer feedback, and to support local schools at busy times, Southern have reintroduced more train services to their timetable. More details of these additional services and downloadable timetables can be found here.

Southern are currently running a summer timetable, with additional weekday trains, allowing extra support in your return to the railway as coronavirus restrictions are eased.

When planning your journey, please check the latest government advice as restrictions may be in place. You can find more information about this here. 

For more information on timetables, refunds and how Southern are supporting safe travel, please see the Coronavirus information page on their website.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

Please be aware that services may be subject to short notice changes due to engineering work, particularly on evenings and weekends. Please check your journey again as close as possible to the time of travel.

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Thameslink are operating an amended timetable in order to match the current demand for travel.

When planning your journey, please check the latest government advice as restrictions may be in place. You can find more information about this here. 

Thameslink are currently running a Summer timetable, with additional weekday trains, allowing extra support in your return to the railway as coronavirus restrictions are eased.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner. 

Please be aware that services may be subject to short notice changes due to engineering work, particularly on evenings and weekends. Please check your journey again as close as possible to the time of travel.

For more information on timetables, refunds and how Thameslink are supporting safe travel, please see the Coronavirus information page on their website

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Grand Central are operating a reduced timetable, in line with passenger demand and government guidelines. A seat reservation will be required to travel on all Grand Central services. More details can be found here.

When planning your journey, please check the latest government advice as restrictions may be in place. You can find more information about this here. 

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey up to and including Saturday 11 September using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

Please be aware that due to the current restrictions on travel, train schedules may change at short notice. We advise you to check your journey as close to the time of travel as possible. Additionally, some weekend and late night / early morning services may be effected by engineering work.

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Merseyrail are currently running a reduced service, in line with current passenger demand and the latest government guidelines.

You can find the latest timetable information here.

Where can I find more information?

When planning your journey, please check the latest government advice as restrictions may be in place. You can find more information about this here.

Travel advice from Merseyrail and answers to FAQs can be found here.

Check before you travel:
You can check your journey up to Sunday 25 July by using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

Train times from Monday 26 July onwards are not yet showing accurately in Journey Planners.

Please be aware that due to the current restrictions on travel, train schedules may change at short notice. We advise that you check your journey as close to the time of travel as possible.

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Hull Trains are currently running a reduced service, in line with passenger demand and current government advice.

Timetables for Hull Trains services up to Saturday 18 September can be found on the Hull Trains website.

Where can I find more information?

You can find more information on the Hull Trains Coronavirus information page.

When planning your journey, please check the latest government advice as restrictions may be in place. You can find more information about this here.

Check your journey:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

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Transport for London are currently running near-normal service levels. Social distancing measures and extra safety measures have been put in place so that if you must travel by public transport, you can travel with confidence. You can find the latest safe travel guidance from Transport for London here. 

When planning your journey, please check the latest government advice as restrictions may be in place. You can find more information about this here.

If you are able, please consider walking or cycling. You can find walking and cycling routes around London here. 

How will this affect my journey? 

London Overground:

A slightly reduced service is operating. The London Overground night service is currently suspended.

TfL Rail:

A full service is running on all routes.

DLR and London Underground:

There is a slightly reduced frequency service operating on most DLR and London Underground routes. There is currently no night Tube service.

Some stations are closed, have reduced opening times or are entrance or exit only. You can check the status of your local station here.

What are the best times to travel?

The current quietest times to travel are between 08:15 and 16:00 and after 17:30 on weekdays. On weekends, before noon and after 18:00 are generally the quietest times. You can find more information about quiet times here.

Certain stations, stops and interchanges can be particularly busy at peak times.  You can find here the most up to date information on how busy each station is. 

Check before you travel:

If you are travelling with London Overground and TfL Rail, you can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner. 

You can check your journey on London Underground, DLR and Tram services using the Transport for London Journey Planner.

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As government restrictions ease, we are welcoming more passengers back to traveling with us.

On Sunday 16 May we introduced a new timetable with more services on many of our routes, ensuring all our passengers can travel with confidence.  

We are continuously reviewing our passenger numbers and adjusting train lengths and services where necessary. Due to an increase in demand, a limited number of additional and longer trains had already been added prior to the timetable change, as well as earlier trains and additional stops for key workers (such as on the Chatham Mainline, and at Denmark Hill).  Additional and longer trains have also been added since the timetable change in response to passenger feedback.  You can check your journey using our Journey Planners here.

As part of our safer travel pledge, we are continuing to take extra steps to help make your journey safer, so you can travel with confidence;

We are frequently deep cleaning our trains and stations using anti-viral products, increasing our focus on cleaning high-touch areas and providing hand sanitiser at busy stations. You can also check how busy your train might be with our new SeatFinder tools.

To help keep you safe when you travel with us, you must wear a face covering unless you are exempt. Also remember to maintain social distancing where possible, carry hand sanitiser and wash your hands before and after travel. For more information, please check our travel advice page.

Our contactless smartcard The Key enables you to buy and download your tickets at home via our website or the Southeastern app. Using The Key means you can fast track through the station and avoid the queues, it is also wipeable and easy to clean. Order your Key card here.

ScotRail are operating a reduced timetable, in line with government advice and current passenger numbers. You can find more information about the current service levels on each route here.

Where can I find more information?

When planning your journey, please check the Scotland Government website as there may be restrictions in place. 

The latest travel guidance from ScotRail can be found here. 

Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

Please note that industrial action is affecting ScotRail every Sunday until Sunday 25 July inclusive. More details can be found here.  

Please be aware that train schedules may change at short notice. We advise you to check your journey as close to the time of travel as possible. Additionally, some weekend and late night / early morning services may be affected by engineering work.

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West Midlands Railway are operating an amended timetable, in line with government guidelines and current passenger demand. The revised timetable can be downloaded here. 

When planning your journey, please check the latest government advice as restrictions may be in place. You can find more information about this here.

Late notice changes to the timetable:

Leamington Spa - Coventry - Nuneaton:

A reduced train service is running between Leamington Spa and Nuneaton. Buses will continue to supplement the service.

Hereford / Worcester - Birmingham Snow Hill - Leamington Spa / Stratford-upon-Avon:

A reduced service is operating on the Birmingham Snow Hill lines on weekday afternoons.

Birmingham New Street - Birmingham International:

Fewer trains are running on this route.

Wolverhampton - Walsall:

A reduced service of one train per hour is in operation.

Where can I find more information?

Advice on travelling with confidence on West Midlands Railway services can be found here. 

Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner. 

Please be aware that due to the current restrictions on travel, train schedules may change at short notice. We advise you to check your journey as close to the time of travel as possible.

Rail replacement bus information:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use this page.

You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

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LNER are operating a reduced timetable, in line with current passenger demand and government guidelines. LNER generally publish timetables 2 weeks in advance.

When planning your journey, please check the latest government advice as restrictions may be in place. You can find links to the latest information for England and for Scotland.

What advice and information is available on crowding and social distancing?

To help keep you safe when you travel with LNER and to support social distancing, the number of passengers able to travel on each service has been significantly reduced. Therefore, if you are travelling on LNER services you will need to book a reservation before you travel and you must sit in your designated seat.

Where can I find more advice and information?

Advice on how to travel with confidence is also available from LNER.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey up to and including Friday 25 June by using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

Please be aware that due to the current restrictions on travel, train schedules may change at short notice. We advise you to check your journey as close to the time of travel as possible.

Some weekend and late night / early morning services may also be affected by engineering work.

You can also check the information for LNER on our Informed Traveller page for the date(s) you plan to travel on.

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Gatwick Express services remain suspended until further notice.

Southern and Thameslink are still running to and from Gatwick Airport, and will provide journey options to both London and Brighton.

For more information, please visit this page.

Further information:

Gatwick Express have made these changes in response to reduced passenger demand for the airport and to enable train drivers to be used on other services. This is in line with the health guidance issued by Public Health England and therefore please do check before you travel to keep up to date with any last minute alterations.

For the latest Coronavirus guidance from the NHS, go to nhs.uk/coronavirus

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Great Western Railway are operating an amended timetable due to the current coronavirus situation.

When planning your journey, please check the latest government advice as restrictions may be in place. You can find links to the latest information for England and Wales.

You can also find more information on what Great Western Railway are doing to help you travel with confidence.

Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

Please be aware that last minute alterations may be made to the timetable. You are urged to check the Journey Planner and Live Departure Boards regularly before you travel.

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Heathrow Express are currently operating a normal service with trains every 15 minutes, although social distancing and additional safety measures remain in place.

When planning your journey, please check the latest government advice as restrictions may be in place. You can find more information from the Government website here.

What advice and information is available on crowding and social distancing?

More information on what Heathrow Express is doing to help you travel safely can be found on their website here.

Check your journey before you travel:

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A revised South Western Railway service is in operation in line with the latest government advice and current passenger demand. You can find the latest timetables for each route here.

When planning your journey, please check the latest government advice as restrictions may be in place. You can find more information about this here.

More information from South Western Railway about what is being done to make sure you can travel with confidence can be found here.  

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You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

Please also be aware that due to the current restrictions on travel, train schedules may change at short notice. We advise you to check your journey as close to the time of travel as possible.

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London Northwestern Railway are operating an amended timetable, which can be downloaded here.

When planning your journey, please check the latest government advice as restrictions may be in place. You can find more information about this here.

A limited weekday train service has resumed on the Abbey Line (Watford Junction - St Albans Abbey) and the Marston Vale Line (Bedford - Bletchley).

Buses will continue to run in place of cancelled services on these routes.  

Where can I find more information?

Advice on travelling with confidence on London Northwestern Railway services can be found here.

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You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

Please be aware that due to the current restrictions on travel, train schedules may change at short notice. We advise you to check your journey as close to the time of travel as possible.

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CrossCountry are operating a reduced timetable, in line with current passenger demand and government guidelines. Details of the service that is running can be found here.

There are different restrictions in place across England, Scotland and Wales. Please check the below links for the latest government advice:

• England
• Scotland
• Wales

Seat reservations:

You must make a seat reservation when you purchase your ticket. Each customer will receive a reservation which will include your seat number and coach detail. The seat reservations will allow you to socially distance from other customers, with the allocation of a window seat. Please stick to your reservation to ensure that everyone can travel safely.

Where can I find more information?

The latest advice to help you travel with confidence can be found on CrossCountry's dedicated Coronavirus advice page.

Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner 

Please be aware that last minute alterations may be made to the timetable. You are urged to check the Journey Planner and Live Departure Boards regularly before you travel.

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Due to a reduction in demand and current restrictions on travelling around Europe in light of coronavirus, Eurostar are running a significantly reduced service.

Please make sure you regularly check the latest government advice for both your departure and arrival locations, as travel restrictions, quarantine periods and the requirement to take a COVID-19 test may apply. It is also important to make sure that your reason for travel is permitted by the country you are visiting. You can visit the Eurostar website to check these requirements here.

How is this affecting the train service?

Eurostar are unable to operate services to and from the following stations until further notice:

• The direct service to / from Disneyland Paris is suspended until 22 October 2021.
• Ashford International and Ebbsfleet International stations are closed for Eurostar services until at least the end of 2021. You will need to travel to / from London St Pancras International instead.
• Eurostar services are currently unable to call at Calais Fréthun.
• Eurostar are unable to run the service between Lille and Brussels until further notice.

Check before you travel:

Essential travel information can be found on the Eurostar website here.

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Greater Anglia and Stansted Express are running a reduced timetable in line with current passenger demand and current government advice.

The current level of service across the Greater Anglia network stands at approximately 85% of the normal timetable and most of the network is receiving at least an hourly service. 

Stansted Express service are continuing to run at a frequency of 2 to 3 trains per hour. 

Where can I find more information? 

Timetables can be downloaded here. They are available for travel until Saturday 11 September.

When planning your journey, please check the latest government advice as restrictions may be in place. You can find more information about this here.

You can find the latest travel advice by clicking on the links below:

• Greater Anglia
• Stansted Express

Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey  up to and including Saturday 11 September using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

Please be aware that due to the current restrictions on travel, train schedules may change at short notice. Please also note that weekend timetables may be subject to change due to scheduled engineering work. We advise you to check your journey as close to the time of travel as possible.

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Chiltern Railways are currently operating a reduced timetable, in line with passenger demand and government guidelines. This timetable will be subject to regular review, and current expectations are that it will remain in place until early September 2021.

You can download the timetable for the date you are travelling here.

Where can I find more information?

When planning your journey, please check the latest government advice as restrictions may be in place. You can find more information about this here.

More information from Chiltern Railways about what is being done to make sure you can travel with confidence can be found here.  

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

Please be aware that due to the current restrictions on travel, train schedules may change at short notice. We advise you to check your journey as close to the time of travel as possible.

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Transport for Wales are operating a reduced timetable, in line with current passenger demand.

Details of the current timetable can be found here. 

Current restrictions:

You can find the latest information and advice from the Welsh Government here.

What advice and information is available on crowding and social distancing?

The capacity of today's services can be found here. This will help you decide which train to travel on to avoid the busiest times and services.

Check before you travel:
You can check your journey up to and including Tuesday 31 August using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

Train times from Wednesday 1 September may not be accurate - please check again closer to the time of travel.

Please be aware that due to the current restrictions on travel, train schedules may change at short notice. We advise you to check your journey as close to the time of travel as possible. Additionally, some weekend and late night / early morning services may be effected by engineering work.

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TransPennine Express are operating a reduced timetable, in line with current passenger demand and government guidelines.

Timetables for all routes can be found here. They are expected to be in place until December 2021.

To help you plan your journey, TransPennine Express have highlighted in red services within their timetables that are expected to be busy.

Where can I find more information?

When planning your journey, please check the latest government advice as restrictions may be in place. You can find links to the latest information for England here and for Scotland here.

Guidance and information on travelling with confidence on TransPennine Express services can be found here.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey up to and including Saturday 11 December using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

Please be aware that due to the current restrictions on travel, train schedules may change at short notice. We advise you to check your journey as close to the time of travel as possible.

Some weekend and late night / early morning services may also be affected by engineering work.

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Travel with Confidence

Rail companies are working closely with the government to keep vital services moving and making sure customers can travel safely and with confidence.

Before you travel, please check the below links for the latest government advice:

• England 
• Scotland 
• Wales 

Answers to the common questions that you are asking about train services can be found on our dedicated Coronavirus page.

Details of the current timetables and safe travel advice from each operator is available via the Train Operating Company links below:

• Avanti West Coast
• c2c
• Caledonian Sleeper
• Chiltern Railways
• CrossCountry
• East Midlands Railway
• Eurostar
• Gatwick Express
• Grand Central
• Great Northern
• Great Western Railway
• Greater Anglia / Stansted Express
• Heathrow Express
• Hull Trains
• LNER
• London Northwestern Railway
• London Underground / London Overground / TfL Rail
• Merseyrail
• Northern
• ScotRail
• Southeastern
• South Western Railway
• Southern
• Thameslink
• TransPennine Express
• Transport for Wales
• West Midlands Railway

Check before you travel:
You are advised to check the Journey Planner as close to your time of travel as possible, as timetables and travel advice may be subject to late notice change.

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