UK: Rail disruptions likely nationwide during unionized train drivers' overtime ban July 31-Aug. 5

Event

Unionized train drivers affiliated with the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF) plan to suspend non-contractual overtime work July 31-Aug. 5, due to an ongoing pay dispute.

Officials state that disruptions are likely in the following train operating companies;

• Chiltern Railways

• Gatwick Express

• Greater Anglia (Including Stansted Express

• Greater Western Railway

• Greater Northern

• Southern

• Southern Western Railway (including Island Line)

• Thameslink

• TransPennine Express

Additional rail disruptions are possible on the following train operating companies;

• Avanti West Coast

• CorsscCounty

• East Midlands Railway

• LNER

• London Northwestern Railway

• Northern

• Southeastern

• West Midlands railways

Officials have announced that c2c, Caledonian Sleeper, Grand Central, Elizabeth line, Heathrow Express, Hull Trains, London Overground, Lumo, Merseyrail, ScotRail, and Transport for Wales rail-operating companies will not be impacted.

Unless averted, the labor action will severely disrupt train services across the UK, including delays and cancelations. Increased demand for available forms of transportation is likely. Workers participating in the overtime suspension may protest outside railway stations and other transport hubs.

Advice

Reconfirm rail booking and travel plans July 31-Aug. 5. Follow local travel and security advice. Avoid any demonstrations that could materialize as a precaution.