ScotRail services have returned to normal today after planned strike action was suspended – but there are fears that further travel chaos is in store as the threat of Christmas strike action hangs in the air.
Is ScotRail back to normal?
ScotRail confirms normal service will resume on Tuesday, 8 November | ScotRail. Show me: Just the best fares. Everything.
Is ScotRail running a reduced service?
More than 90% of normal services are in operation, with 100% of normal capacity provided during peak travel hours.
What date is the rail strike 2022?
26 November 2022
Forthcoming strike action:
Industrial action dates affecting the network nationally have been announced: Saturday 26 November 2022 – action by ASLEF union. The impact that this will have is still being assessed but is likely to affect 12 train companies and have a substantial impact on their services.
Are trains back to normal Glasgow?
Train services between Glasgow Central and Carlisle via Dumfries are returning to normal. Customer Advice: Option 1 – Check if a rail journey is currently possible.. * Use the National Rail Enquiries real-time journey planner to check if you can continue your journey by rail.
Why are trains being Cancelled Scotland?
It comes amid a pay dispute between ScotRail bosses and railway unions, where drivers have declined to work overtime or on rest days. ScotRail does not have enough drivers to run normal services, so without drivers working overtime, trains have been cut across the country.
Has the ScotRail strike been called off?
ScotRail is running a “skeleton service” on Saturday despite strikes being called off. The RMT union halted industrial action by railway staff over a pay dispute planned for 5, 7 and 9 November. The strikes involved staff at Network Rail, which employs signalling workers across Scotland, England and Wales.
Which ScotRail services are being cut?
ScotRail will reduce its Monday to Friday trains by 694, from 2,150 to 1,456 – a 33 per cent cut. How will that change timetables? Services on many routes will run less frequently, with last trains leaving earlier, by several hours in some cases.
Are Scottish trains still dry?
Our alcohol ban is in place 24 hours a day and means:
No alcohol can be drunk at any station in Scotland or on board any ScotRail train at any time of day. You cannot carry visible alcohol – open or unopened.
Do pensioners get reduced rail fares in Scotland?
With a Senior Railcard, anyone aged 60 or over can save a third on standard and first class train fares throughout Great Britain. You can buy a Senior Railcard online or at mainline train stations.
Are there train strikes in June 2022?
On 7 June, initial strike dates were announced for 21, 23 and 25 June, with rail employees at Network Rail and 13 train operators joining the action. It was also announced that the 21 June strike would coincide with a planned 24-hour strike to be held by workers on the London Underground.
Are trains providing blankets now 2022?
As of now, Indian Railways provide bed rolls comprising of one blanket, one pillow, 2 bed sheets and one face towel, are supplied free of cost to all passengers traveling by AC First Class, AC 2-tier sleeper and AC 3-tier sleeper classes including those boarding from intermediate stations.
Are trains running on 26th June 2022?
Sunday 26th June 2022: * DUE TO PLANNED RMT INDUSTRIAL ACTION, TRAIN SERVICES WILL START LATER THAN NORMAL.
What dates are the train strikes in July 2022?
On Wednesday 27 July and Saturday 30 July 2022 passengers travelling by train experienced disruption as a result of a strikes by members of the RMT (27) and Aslef (30) unions.
Are trains running Glasgow?
There are no services departing from Glasgow Central within the next hour.
Are there train strikes in September 2022?
28 September 2022
National rail strikes are due to take place Saturday 1, Wednesday 5 and Saturday 8 October. This action is co-ordinated across Network Rail and other train operating companies – it will also impact the Overground and Elizabeth Line.
Why most of the trains are Cancelled?
Trains get cancelled for many reasons. Despite being an efficient and safer medium to travel, rescheduling, cancellation and diversion of trains occur due to operational and maintenance issues and providing high-end services.
Are all trains from Edinburgh Cancelled?
JourneyCheck -ScotRail – Edinburgh to All Stations – Live Train Disruption/Cancellations/Delays and Real Time Departure/Arrival Boards. There are currently no Line Updates reported. There are currently no Train Cancellations reported.
What are the ScotRail strikes about?
A series of strikes at ScotRail have been suspended after unions received an improved pay offer. The RMT is to ballot its members on a 5% rise plus an extra £750, which is £250 more than the previous offer.
How long is the Scottish train strike?
24-hour
This is ScotRail’s second 24-hour strike by RMT transport union members, to add to all those one-day stoppages in protest at other rail companies. Is this how a newly nationalised rail service is meant to look?
Is there rail strikes today?
There are currently no more national rail strikes planned.