Industrial Action
Starts 6 May 2024 until 11 May 2024
Last updated: 22 April 2024
What’s happening?
Rail
ASLEF, the train drivers’ union, has announced strike action at West Midlands Trains on Wednesday 8 May, and an overtime ban between Monday 6 May and Saturday 11 May 2024.
There will be no West Midlands Railway trains operating on Wednesday 8 May 2024.
Check with West Midlands Trains for details of affected local services and disruption to timetables during this period.
Other regional train operators will also strike on different days during the announced period of strike action as follows:
Avanti West Coast - Wednesday 8 May
London North Western - Wednesday 8 May
Chiltern Railways - Wednesday 8 May
CrossCountry - Wednesday 8 May
Transport for Wales Railway are not affected by strike action, for information on other UK Rail operators check with National Rail Enquires.
Useful Rail Websites
West Midlands Metro
West Midlands Metro services are affected by nightly planned engineering works
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Travel tips
You will still be able to get to where you need to go, but consider the following: