Strike action affecting South Western Railway suspended
Strikes had been planned for Thursday and Saturday
Last updated 13th Sep 2022
Strike action that would have affected trains from Weymouth to London on Thursday (15 September) and Saturday (17 September) has been called off.
The Trade Unions involved have suspected the strikes following the death of the Queen.
South Western Railway (SWR) say they welcome this decision.
In a statement SWR said:
"At a time of national mourning, we are united with the rest of the railway family in sending our condolences to His Majesty The King and the whole Royal Family.
"SWR plans to reinstate a normal service for the days which would have been affected by the strikes. We are also working through what further changes might be required as part of preparations to help the nation commemorate Her Late Majesty."
The rail operator say they are not yet able to confirm the timetable for the day of Her Late Majesty's funeral on Monday 19 September.
Customers are being asked to check journey planners regularly for the latest information.
Services are also expected to be extremely busy on the day.