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South Eastern Railways – strike notice

Strike action is due to take place on our network on the following dates:

  • Thursday 15 September (between 00:01 and 23:59) – ASLEF and RMT unions
  • Saturday 17 September (between 00.01 and 23.59) – RMT and TSSA unions

Thursday 15 September

There will be no Southeastern or Thameslink services running on the rail network. Please do not attempt to travel by train on this day. For alternative transport options visit traveline.

Friday 16 September

If you travel on the day after strike action, on Friday 16 September, there will be a later start in the morning till 07.00. Services can’t run until Network Rail staff begin their shifts.

First trains will be busy and queueing systems will be in place to manage space on trains, so please plan ahead, check your entire journey and allow extra time.

The timetable for Friday 16 September will be available soon and will show in journey planners on Sunday 11 September. For alternative transport options visit traveline.

Saturday 17 September

There will be a limited service running on the rail network and some routes will be closed. Please only travel by train if absolutely necessary. If you are travelling expect severe disruption, plan ahead and check your entire journey.

Only 44 out of 180 stations will be open. No rail replacement buses will serve stations which are closed.

You may be unable to board trains at stations where a limited service is running, especially at locations such as Ashford and Ebbsfleet.

The last trains back from London will be much earlier than usual.

Many ticket offices will be closed. You can buy tickets online or from ticket vending machines at stations

Sunday 18 September

If you travel on the day after strike action on Sunday 18 September there will be a later start in the morning till 07.00. Services can’t run until Network Rail staff begin their shifts.

First trains will be busy and queueing systems will be in place to manage space on trains, so please plan ahead, check your entire journey and allow extra time.

The timetable for Sunday 18 September will be available soon and will show in journey planners on Sunday 11 September. For alternative transport options visit traveline.

Further information and FAQ

For further information and answers to frequently asked questions, please visit our dedicated webpage.