Rail Chaos Alert: Great Northern, Southern, Thameslink, and Gatwick Express passengers face severe disruption on 16 and 18 March due to RMT strike action. Expect just a third of usual trains running — or none at all in some places.
Limited Trains, Long Delays
The strike will cause major headaches, with longer waits and jam-packed trains. Early morning and late-night services will be especially busy. Passengers should consider travelling later in the day or returning earlier, as no alternative transport will be provided.
Southern and Gatwick Express Limited Service
Southern aims to run more routes than on recent strike days, but all trains will start later and finish earlier than normal. Gatwick Express will also operate a restricted service. Expect late starts on strike aftermath days, 17 and 19 March.
Check Before You Travel
Always check the latest updates for your station before setting off. Use journey planners like nationalrail.co.uk for real-time info. Jenny Saunders, Customer Services Director, said:
“I truly appreciate how hard this is going to be for our customers. These national strikes are terrible for everyone and are the last thing anyone wants as we try to regrow the railway after the pandemic.”
Plan ahead or risk being stuck on a platform with nowhere to go!
