Hangover from latest train strike will 'severely affect' services, GWR warns

No services were running in Cornwall on Saturday, during the nationwide walk-outs

Author: Emma HartPublished 31st Jul 2022
Last updated 31st Jul 2022

Cornwall's main rail operator is warning of further disruption as a hangover from Saturday's strikes.

Great Western Railway says Sunday's services will be "severely affected", after drivers across the country walked out.

Aslef members from seven operators were taking action in a row over pay, including GWR.

Officials say the last trains will leave earlier - including Penzance to Paddington which is due to depart at 1418pm and Paddington to Penzance which is due to depart at 1603pm.

Bosses are urging passengers to find alternative ways to travel.

The advice is to only travel if absolutely necessary and check your journey before travelling.

Further to this weekend's strikes, further action is on the cards on several days in August.

How will the strikes' hangover affect Cornwall?

Sunday 31 July: GWR says trains will continue to be disrupted. Please make alternative travel arrangements and only travel if absolutely necessary.

There will be no service on the following routes:

Swindon to Gloucester

Oxford to Worcester/Hereford

A reduced service frequency will operate on other long-distance routes:

London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads

London Paddington to Swansea

London Paddington to Plymouth/Penzance (inc via the Kennet Valley)

London Paddington to Oxford

Services will start later and finish earlier than normal and are expected to be extremely busy.

Local services will start later than usual but will run as planned.

A normal timetable is due to operate on Monday 1st August.

The latest information and timetables can be found through GWR's dedicated strike page.

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