Affected dates: 30th - 31st August & 16th - 17th September 2026
Due to planned industrial action by the RMT union, East Midlands Railway (EMR) services will be disrupted on 30th - 31st August and 16th - 17th September 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 travelling on these dates.
RMT members will also be taking Action Short of Strike (ASOS) until further notice. 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 dated 30th or 31st August 2026 can also be used on 28th August or up to and including 2nd September 2026.
- Tickets dated 16th or 17th September 2026 can also be used on 15th September or up to and including 21st September 2026.
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. No rail replacement bus services will be provided.
- 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 the East Midlands Railway or National Rail website. Please be aware that if your train is still running, it might be busier than usual because of the reduced service.