Strike action means trains to Honiton 'reduced' this Saturday

Nationwide strike action by members of the RMT union will mean a significantly reduced service will operate on a limited number of lines. 

Trains will only run between the hours of 7am and 7pm, with the last trains departing at around 5pm. Customers are advised to only travel if absolutely necessary, with short notice cancellations possible.  

Journey planners are up to date and customers travelling to events on the SWR network are advised to check before travelling and consider other travel arrangements if possible. Customers should also check their entire journey before travelling as other operators will be impacted.  

On Sunday 27 September, train services will start later than usual, at around 7am. Customers should check their journey before travelling. 

On Friday August 18, the ASLEF union announced strike action on Friday September 1 and an overtime ban on Saturday September 2. The RMT union will also take strike action on Saturday September 2. Services for these dates will be announced in due course. 

Stuart Meek, Chief Operating Officer at South Western Railway said: “We’re sorry that customers will once again face disruption due to strike action by the RMT union. 

“Once again, I must ask our customers to only travel if absolutely necessary on Saturday 26 August. If you do have to travel, please check your entire journey as these strikes also affect other train operators.  

“A large number of events take place on Saturday 26 August and while some trains will be running we expect them to be very busy. If you’re travelling to one of those events, please check before you travel and consider alternative transport if possible. 

“We’re still to confirm our services for the ASLEF union strike on Friday 1 September and the RMT union strike on Saturday 2 September. We will announce details for these dates as soon as we can.  

“We’re thankful for our customers’ patience during these latest RMT and ASLEF union strikes.”