TransPennine Express will be running a significantly reduced timetable on Saturday the 26th of August as industrial action is carried out by union RMT.

The strike action means that very few TransPennine Express services will be operating with customers advised only to travel if completely necessary. Anyone travelling during the strike action is advised to check travel plans ahead of making a journey. Customers can find the latest TransPennine Express timetable for Saturday the 26th of August via the rail operator’s website or by visiting National Rail Enquiries.

The industrial action will also affect services on the days following the 26th of August and will also see limited services operating with later starts and earlier last service times than usual.

Customers are also advised that on Saturday the 26th of August, no bikes will be allowed onboard TransPennine Express Services.

Network Rail has also released information regarding how services at Manchester Piccadilly station will be affected by the strike action on Saturday the 26th of August. Passengers should be aware that only 6 services will operate out of the station each hour with the last trains departing between 3pm and 5pm. The last service arriving at the station will be at 6.30pm.

Manchester Piccadilly station itself will be open until 11.30pm in order for members of the public to access Metrolink Trams, shopping facilities and toilets.

Kathryn O’Brien, Customer Service and Operations Director for TransPennine Express said:

“This upcoming weekend should be a time of celebration for Manchester, the wider LGBTQ+ community, and those wishing to enjoy the August bank holiday weekend.”

“Unfortunately, the RMT strike action will cause severe disruption to our services, as well as those of other operators across the country.”

“Anyone planning to travel on Saturday 26 August should only do so if their journey is absolutely essential. Any trains we do run will be extremely busy and customers should allow additional time and check carefully before they travel.”

“We’re extremely sorry for the impact this action will have on our customer’s journeys and we will do all we can to keep as many people on the move as possible.”