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No trains home from Reading Festival on Saturday due to RMT strike, says GWR




Anyone planning to go to Reading Festival this weekend is being reminded that there will be no trains home on Saturday night as strike action returns.

The industrial action by the RMT union will affect GWR services throughout the day, with a reduced, revised timetable.

Strike action will mean there are no late night trains home from Reading Festival on Saturday
Strike action will mean there are no late night trains home from Reading Festival on Saturday

The train company said many parts of its network will have no service at all.

“Services will start later, finish much earlier and only operate for a limited period during the day,” it added.

“Those travelling to/from the Reading Festival should note that there will be no late-night return services on Saturday evening for those not camping.”

Any trains that do operate earlier in the day are expected to be busier than usual.

Services are expected to be at “near normal” levels on Friday (August 25) and Sunday (August 27).

GWR said extra late-night and early-morning trains were being laid on during the festival but reminded passengers that services are expected to be “extremely busy for the return journey on Monday 28 August and a queuing system will be in place”.

GWR Reading station manager Kevin King said: “We’re really looking forward to welcoming people to Reading Station for the world-famous festival. To try to keep everyone as safe as possible, please allow extra time for your journey home as a queuing system will be in operation on Monday and remember that, unfortunately, we are not able to provide any trains home on Saturday evening.

“To help you board safely and allow space for others, please do not bring excessive amounts of luggage.”

Further strike action is also planned for Friday, September 1 and Saturday, September 2.



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