Strike action is due to take place on the Southeastern network on the following dates:
- Saturday 13 August (between 00:01 and 23:59) - ASLEF union
- Thursday 18 August (between 00:01 and 23:59) - RMT & TSSA unions
- Saturday 20 August (between 00:01 and 23:59) - RMT & TSSA unions
Saturday 13 August
There will be no Southeastern services running on Saturday 13 August. Please do not attempt to travel by train on this day.
Thursday 18 August and Saturday 20 August
There will be a limited service running on Thursday 18 and Saturday 20 August and some routes will be closed. Please only travel if absolutely necessary. If you are travelling expect severe disruption and plan ahead.
Friday 19 August
If you travel on the day after strike action, Friday 19 August, no services will run before 7am. Expect severe disruption in the morning. Services won't run until Network Rail staff begin their shifts on Friday.
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.
Refunds and compensation
Please check your refund options if you've already purchased a ticket or are a season ticket holder. If you do travel and were delayed for 15 minutes or more, you are entitled to Delay Repay compensation.
More information
You can find full information and keep up to date on the Southeastern strike action web page or you can sign up to receive Southeastern service updates on the planned strike action.
Southeastern are sorry for the frustration and inconvenience that this will cause
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner
Twitter:
If you would like to follow this incident on Twitter, please use #SEStrikeAction
Compensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.