Rail strikes set for next week as EMR warns travellers to check updates

East Midlands Railway (EMR) is warning customers to be aware that services will be significantly reduced next week due to industrial action by members of the RMT and ASLEF unions.

There will be no services on both Wednesday, May 31 and Saturday, June 3 while members from the union ASLEF take industrial action. This strike action specifically affects train drivers and therefore EMR will be unable to operate any trains while the strike is ongoing

There will be other strikes affecting other train operating companies and their services across the country. Customers need to be ready to expect possible short-notice cancellations or alterations on Thursday, June 1 as there is action, short of a strike, taking place by members of the ASLEF Union.

EMR will operate a significantly reduced service on Friday, June 2 due to industrial action by the RMT Union with trains only able to run between 7:30 am and 6:30 pm. The last departures will take place between 3:00 pm and 4:30 pm.

On this day, Intercity trains will also start from Derby rather than Sheffield due to the North Derby Block engineering works taking place. CrossCountry is running a shuttle service between Sheffield and Derby with customers able to travel between Sheffield and Nottingham to change for London services too.

Customers are being advised to travel by rail only if absolutely necessary and should be aware that strike action will affect other routes across the country - with very limited services running across the whole rail network.

Will Rogers, Managing Director for East Midlands Railway, said: "Unfortunately, we will be unable to run any services next Wednesday and Saturday and only a limited number on Friday.

"On Friday, we are advising customers to plan ahead and only travel by rail if absolutely necessary and understand how the engineering works north of Derby affect their journey. Customers are also strongly advised to check when the time of their last train is before setting off."

A complete list of services affected by strike action

Wednesday, May 31

No services will run

Thursday, June 1

Action short of a strike is taking place by the ASLEF Union. Possible short notice cancellations or alterations.

Friday, 2 June

Customers are advised to only travel if necessary.

EMR services will operate between 0730 and 1830 only.

EMR Intercity

One Train Per Hour between Nottingham and London St Pancras

One Train Per Hour between Derby and London St Pancras

EMR Connect

One Train Per Hour between Corby and London St Pancras

EMR Regional

One Train per Hour between Derby and Nottingham

One Train per Hour between Sheffield and Nottingham

One Train per Hour between Leicester and Lincoln (Stopping Service)

One Train per Hour between Mansfield Woodhouse and Nottingham

Two hourly service between Nottingham and Skegness - Only calling at Grantham – Sleaford – Boston – Skegness

All other lines of route will be closed and no Rail Replacement Bus services will be provided.

Strike action will affect other routes across the country. Customers are advised to check their full journey before travelling.

Saturday, 3 June

No services will run