Affected dates: 01st August, 08th August, and 15th August, 2026
Due to planned industrial action by the RMT union, East Midlands Railway (EMR) services will be disrupted on 01st August, 08th August, and 15th August, 2026.
A significantly reduced train service will operate to and from London St Pancras, with trains running between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM only. We recommend checking your full journey, including the first and last trains, before traveling on these dates.
RMT members will also be taking Action Short of Strike (ASOS) from 02nd August to 07th August, 09th August to 14th August, and from 16th August, 2026 until further notice. During these periods, train services may be subject to short-notice changes and cancellations.
EMR Regional services are not affected by the strike action and will operate as normal.
If you have a ticket for one of the strike dates, you can use it to travel on an alternative date at no extra cost.
- Tickets for 31st July or 01st August, 2026 can also be used on 30th July, 02nd August, 03rd August, or 04th August.
- Tickets for 08th August, 2026 can also be used on 07th August, 09th August, 10th August, or 11th August.
- Tickets for 15th August, 2026 can also be used on 14th August, 16th August, 17th August, or 18th August.
Please check here for more details.
- Check before you travel: Please check the National Rail website and search for your itinerary on the main page. Any cancelled or disrupted services will be indicated in the results. We recommend that you check back regularly before you travel.
- Plan ahead: Kindly allow extra time for your journey and consider alternative routes or modes of transport.
- Stay updated: Please check the East Midlands Railway website for the latest travel updates and service information.
If your train is cancelled or rescheduled and you choose not to travel, you can contact our Customer Service team to request a refund. Please note that this must be no later than 28 days after the ticket expiry date.
Where can I find more information?
For more information, we kindly ask that you check he East Midlands Railway website. Please be aware if your train is still running it might be busier than usual because of the reduced service.