when are the train strikes
The next major UK-wide rail strike that’s currently on public calendars is on Thursday 26 March 2026.
Quick Scoop: When are the train strikes?
Because these things change fast, here’s what’s visible on publicly available strike calendars right now.
Key upcoming dates (UK rail)
- Thursday 26 March 2026
- Marked as the next planned national “Rail” strike involving RMT on UK strike calendars.
* Also listed as a strike date for **London Underground staff (RMT)**.
- London Overground – Windrush Line
- Separate strikes by RMT signallers/telecom staff on:
- 26 February 2026 (past)
- 26 March 2026 (same day as national rail action)
- 23 April 2026
- These are 24‑hour walkouts affecting that line rather than the whole network.
- Separate strikes by RMT signallers/telecom staff on:
What the official rail info says
- The central National Rail industrial‑action page currently states “No further nationwide industrial action has been announced” and that new strikes will appear via bulletins and the journey planner.
- That means locally announced strikes (like specific operators or London Underground) may still appear on independent strike calendars even when the main national page doesn’t yet list them.
Outside the UK (if you’re travelling)
If your question was broader than the UK, there are other March 2026 transport strikes, for example:
- Italy – Campania (EAV operator) :
- A 24‑hour strike on 6 March 2026 affecting Circumvesuviana commuter trains between Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento, and Herculaneum.
- Germany – regional public transport :
- March 2026 includes several all‑day warning strikes hitting buses, trams, and some urban rail in regions like NRW and Berlin, with near‑total shutdowns in certain cities.
How to double‑check for your exact journey
Because new walkouts can be announced or cancelled at short notice, always:
- Check the official planner of your national rail site or app close to travel (same day if possible).
- Look at a live strike calendar (for example UK‑specific or country‑wide trackers) for newly added local actions.
- If you’ve booked via an intermediary (like an online travel agency), they often maintain strike info and refund guidance pages that summarize upcoming action.
| Country/Region | Sector | Next Notable Strike Date | What’s Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK (national rail) | Rail (RMT) | 26 March 2026 | Planned national rail industrial action listed on strike calendars |
| UK (London Underground) | Tube (RMT) | 26 March 2026 | London Underground staff strikes shown as next planned date |
| UK (London Overground Windrush line) | Rail – local line | 26 March 2026; 23 April 2026 | 24‑hour walkouts by signallers and telecom staff |
| Italy (Campania) | Commuter rail – EAV | 6 March 2026 | Circumvesuviana trains Naples–Pompeii–Sorrento–Herculaneum |