ASLEF strike action is taking place this weekend. There will be no trains across the vast majority of the GTR network.
Friday 1st September
A very limited shuttle service will run between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport only. These trains will be extremely busy and will not stop at any other station. There will be queuing systems in operation to manage boarding. GTR strongly advise customers not to travel to or from Gatwick by train if they have an alternative method of transport available, and to leave plenty of extra time for their journey if using the train is absolutely essential.
The following are the first and last services operating on Friday:
Gatwick Airport to London Victoria:
• First train: 05:50
• Last train: 23:45
London Victoria to Gatwick Airport:
• First train: 05:00
• Last train: 23:00
Saturday 2 September
RMT strike action is taking place and there is a ban on overtime working by ASLEF. The service level will be broadly similar to what operated last Saturday 26 August, with some minor alterations.
Train services will be limited across the network, with a later start, an early shut down and no service in some locations. There will be no cross-London Thameslink service.
The map below outlines the services that will be operating:
Sunday 3 September
Similar to previous experiences of an RMT strike, there will also likely be impacts on the day after the strike, with no services until approximately 07:00.
Times for early morning journeys on Sunday morning will appear in journey planners from Saturday 2 September.
Further information can be found here: https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/travel-information/plan-your-journey/…