Train services in Worcester will be affected by strike action taking place tomorrow (Thursday).

The RMT union has announced several strike dates, which are expected to cause delays across Worcester services in March.

Members of the RMT union will form a picket line at Shub Hill on Tolladine Road and Sherriff Street on the scheduled dates.

During the period, a revised timetable will operate across several train operators, including GWR, and those travelling are being warned to check both its outward and return journeys.

Those travelling are advised to check their journey, and online journey planners have been updated accordingly.

When are the next rail strike dates in Worcester?

  • Thursday, March 16
  • Saturday, March 18
  • Thursday, March 30
  • Saturday, April 1

How will my journey be impacted during the train strikes?

GWR has warned that tomorrow and on March 18, an extremely reduced service will operate on a limited number of routes, and parts of the network will have the train no service at all.

Where trains can operate, they are expected to be extremely busy, and GWR said bus replacement services would not be provided.

Will I get a refund on my train ticket because of the rail strike disruption?

GWR said those who have purchased a ticket on strike days can claim a full refund or amend their ticket.

Those who travel and are delayed may be entitled to Delay Repay compensation if they are delayed by 15 minutes or more.

Season ticket holders can apply for compensation through the Delay Repay scheme.

Tickets will also be valid for travel on alternative days on GWR services:

Tickets for tomorrow and March 18 can be used on the day before or up to and including March 21.

Tickets for March 30 and April 1 can be used on the day before or up to and including April 4.

Will the train strikes affect my journey to the Cheltenham races?

GWR is set to provide extra trains for the majority of this year’s Cheltenham Festival but warns that the planned strike action will mean an extremely limited service will run on March 16 and March 18.

Customers are urged to seek alternative ways to travel to and from the Cheltenham racecourse.