Only 30% of Great Western Railway services to run on FINAL day of train strikes
Bosses are warning passengers in the South West to expect "significant disruption"
Last updated 24th Jun 2022
Great Western Railway is warning passengers to expect 'significant disruption' ahead of the final day of rail strikes.
We already know that there will be no trains in Cornwall on Saturday 25th June and now GWR says it will only be running 30% of services across the rest of its network.
Sunday will also be affected, when GWR expected to be running 50% of its normal timetabled services with a later start-up than usual; its message is not to travel unless it is absolutely necessary.
What services will run/not run on Saturday?
GWR Managing Director Mark Hopwood said: "We recognise that this week has been difficult for those who need to travel. We’ve been doing our best to provide scheduled services on key routes, which is hopefully making a difference.
"Services are however starting and finishing earlier throughout the strike period with an extremely limited service operating this Saturday between 0730 and 1830.
"On Sunday, no services are running before 0700, and we will also be working hard to re-position our fleet for Monday’s return to normal.
"Where trains are able to run, they are expected to be extremely busy and replacement bus services are not able to be provided".
What is the advice to passengers?
Online journey checkers are expected to be updated with the latest timetable information, however short-notice cancellations or changes could occur and customers are urged to check their journey before starting out: Plan your journey.
Customers who have already purchased tickets can claim a full refund or can amend their ticket.
Those who travel and are delayed may be entitled to delay repay compensation if they are delayed by 15 mins or more.
Season ticket holders can apply for compensation through the Delay Repay scheme.
GWR is allowing people with tickets for travel on strike days to be able to travel on the day before and up to and including Tuesday 28 June after.
Its Refund and Book with Confidence policies will remain in place.
Great Western Railway will update its strike information page should the situation change.