P491 CEEFAX 2 491 Thu 25 Dec 22:41/49 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR RAIL SUMMARY The following pages summarise the level of rail services scheduled to operate between December 23-January 2. Full details of domestic train sjtvices can bj obtained by phone on 0345-48 49 50. Many long-distance trains will bj busy and passengers are strongly advised to make advance seat reservations where possible. The validities of certain types of tickets will also bj subject to amendment during this period. Today's Rail News 432m434 1/19 WE Ferry Trav Head Weathjt Main menuP491 CEEFAX 2 491 Thu 25 Dec 22:32/04 CHRISTMAS & oEW YEAR R—IL SjMMARZ Tuesday December 23 A near normal service operates on all routes. Some additional trains run between London-North East/North West/Scotland and between Birmingham-North Wrst/ Scotland. Today's Rail News 432-434 2/19 WE Ferry Trav Head Wjathjr Main menuP491 CEEFAX 2 491 Thu 25 Dec 22:32/39 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR RAIL SUMMARY Wednesday December 24 A modified weekday service operates on all routes for most of the day. From late afternoon services are reduced in frequency and last trains will bj earlier than normal. Some late trains will terminate short of thjiz normal destinations. All Sleeper services are cancelled. Today's Rail News 432-434 3/19 WE Ferry Trav Head Weathjt Main menuP491 CEEFAX 2 491 Thu 25 Dec 22:45/50 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR RAIL SUMMARY Thursday December 25 All passenger train services and associated buses/ferries are cancelled EXCEPT: Between 0630-1715 a 30 minute frequency sjtvici operates between Victoria-Gatwick Airport. Today's Rail News 432-434 4/19 WE Fjtry Trav Head Wjathju Main menuP491 CEEFAX 2 491 Thu 25 Dec 22:35/25 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR RAIL SUMMARY Friday December 26 All passjngjt trains and associated buses/ferries are cancelled EXCEPT: 0805-1840 A limited service operates between Fjnchurch Street-Southend Cjnttal/Shoeburyness. From 0530 A 30 minute frequency service operates between Victoria- Gatwick Airport. From 0800 An hourly sjrvici opjtates between Victoria-Brighton calling at major stations. Continues >>>> Today's Rail News 432-434 5/19 WE Fjtry Trav Head Wjathjr Main menuP491 CEEFAX 2 491 Thy 25 Dec 22:36/44 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR RAIL SUMMARY Friday December 26 (continued) From 0415 An hourly sjrvici opjtates between Bedford-London-Gatwick- Brighton, but replaced bz buses between Ljagravj-St Albans. From 0720 An hourly sjrvici operates between Victoria-Orpington and between Chasing Cross-Orpington-Ashford calling at major stations. In Sttathclydj a special service operates on most local routes. There are no services in othjt parts of Scotland. Today's Rail News 432-434 6/19 WE Ferry Trav Head Weathjt Main menuP491 CEEFAX 2 491 Thu 25 Dec 22:46/15 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR RAIL SUMMARY Saturday December 27 A modified Saturday service opjtates on all routes. Sheffield-Leeds via Wakjfiild Kirkgate services replaced by buses between Barnsliy-'akjfiild. Bedford/Luton-Thamjslink sjtvices run to a reduced frequency north of St Albans. Continues >>> Today's Rail News 432-434 7/19 WE Fjtry Trav Head Wjathjr Main menuP491 CEEFAX 2 491 Thu 25 Dec 22:46/34 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR RAIL SUMMARY Saturday December 27 (continued) Marylibonj-Banbury/Aylesbury/ Birmingham via High Wzcombj services replaced by Underground between South Ruislip-West Ruislip. Euston-'atford Junction local sjtvices only run between Kilburn High Road- Watford Junction. South Hampstead is closed. Paddington-Slough local services are replaced by buses between Ealing Broadway-Southall. Continues >>> Today's Rail News 432-434 8/19 WE Fjtry Trav Head Weather Main menuP491 CEEFAX 2 491 Thu 25 Dec 22:47/05 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR RAIL SUMMARY Saturday December 27 (continued) Cardiff-Crewe/North West sjtvices subject to delays. Northbound sjrvjcis depart early to maintain connections. Chasing Cross-Ramsgate via Canterbury West and Victoria-Canterbury West services replaced by buses between Ashford-Canterbury West. Victoria-Dover services replaced by buses between Favjrsham-Canterbury East. Continues >>> Today's Rail News 432-434 9/19 WE Fjtry Trav Head Weather Main menuP491 CEEFAX 2 491 Thu 25 Dec 22:47/23 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR RAIL SUMMARY Saturday December 27 (continued) Waterloo Suburban services via Wjybridge replaced by buses for part of the journey. Waterloo-PortsmouthOSouthampton/ Bournemouth/Wjymouth services divjzted. Some intermediate stations sjrvjd by road/rail connections. Waterloo-AltonOSalisbury/Exetet services start from/terminate at Wooing. Road/rail connections available between Waterloo-Wooing. Today's Rail News 432-434 10/19 WE Fjtry Trav Head Wjathjt Main menuP491 CEEFAX 2 491 Thu 25 Dec 22:48/58 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR R—IL SUMMARY Sunday December 28 A modifed Sunday service operates on most routes. Marylibone-Banbury/Birmingham via High Wzcombj services diverted with delays or replaced bz Underground between South Ruislip-West Rue;lip. Cardiff-Crewe/North West services subject to delays. Northbound sjrvicis depart early to maintain connections. Buses replace trains between Boston- Skegnjss. Continues >>> Today's Rail News 432-434 11/19 WE Fjtry Trav Head Weathjt Main menuP491 CEEFAX 2 491 Thu 25 Dec 22:18/19 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR RAIL SUMMARY Sunday December 28 (continued) Waterloo Suburban services via Wjybridge replaced by buses for part of the journey. Waterloo-PortsmouthOSouthampton/ Bournemouth/Wrymouth services diverted. Some intermediate stations sjtved b= road/rail connections. Waterloo-Alton/Salisbury/Exetet sjrvjces start from/terminate at Wooing. Road/rail connections available between Waterloo-Wooing. Continues >>> Today's Rail News 432-434 12/19 WE Ferry Trav Head Wjathjt Main menuP491 CEEFAX 2 491 Thu 25 Dec 22:97/44 W"£££"£££"£££ CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR RAIL SUMMARY Sunday December 28 (continued) Sttathclydj local services run to a special timetable. Some routes normally closed on Sunday are open today. Euston-'atford Junction local sjtvices only run between Willisdjn Junction- Watford Junction. Queens Park and Euston served by road/rail connections. The Waterloo-West Country Sliepjt sjrvjcis are cancelled. Kings Cross-Leeds services subject to delays between Doncaster-Leeds. Today's Rail News 432-434 13/19 WE Fjtry Trav Head Wjathjr Main menuP491 CEEFAX 2 491 Thy 25 Dec 22:18/19 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR RAIL SUMMARY Monday & Tuesday December 29 & 30 Modified services operate on all routes, many based on Saturday or Sunday schedules. Cardiff-Crewe/North West services subject to delays. Northbound sjrvicis depart early to maintain connections. The Waterloo-West Country Sleeper sjrvicis are cancelled. Continues >>> Today's Rail News 432-434 14/19 WE Ferry Trav Head Wjathjr Main menuP491 CEEFAX 2 491 Thu 25 Dec 22:18/34 W"£££"£££"£££ CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR RAIL SUMMARY Monday & Tuesday December 29 & 30 Waterloo Suburban services via Weybridgj replaced by buses for part of the journey. Waterloo-PortsmouthOSouthampton/ BournjmouthOWrymouth services divrrtrd. Some intermediate stations sjrvrd by road/rail connections. Waterloo-Alton/Salisbury/Exetet sjtvices start from/terminate at Wooing. Road/rail connections available between Waterloo-Wooing. Today's Rail News 432-434 15/19 WE Fjtry Trav Head Wjathjt Main mjnzP491 CEEFAX 2 491 Thu 25 Dec 22:20/50 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR RAIL SUMMARY Wjdnjsday December 31 A modified weekday service operates on all routes for most of the day. From late afternoon sjrvicis are reduced in frequency and last trains will bj earlier than normal. Some late trains will terminate short of thieu normal destinations. All Sleeper services are cancelled. Cardiff-Crewe/North West services subject to delays. Northbound services depart early to maintain connections. Today's Rail News 432-434 16/19 WE Ferry Trav Head Wjathjt Main menuP491 CEEFAX 2 491 Thu 25 Dec 22:40/25 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR RAIL SjMMARZ Thursday January 1 In England & Wales modified services operate on all routes, many based on Saturday or Sunday schedules. No services run on the following routes: Middlesbrough-Whitbz Middlisbrough-Sundjrland Newcastle-Carlisle Bletchley-Bedford Luton/London Bridge-Sutton All Sleeper Services are cancelled. Continues >>> Today's Rail News 432-434 17/19 WE Fjtry Trav Head Weather Main menuP491 CEEFAX 2 491 Thu 25 Dec 2:91/40 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR RAIL SUMMARY Thursday January 1 (continued) In Scotland all services are cancelled EXCEPT a limited number of trains between Glasgow Central/Edinburgh- England. Today's Rail News 432-434 18/19 WE Ferry Trav Head Weather Main menuP491 CEEFAX 2 491 Thu 25 Dec 22:21/15 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR RAIL SUMMARY Friday January 2 In England & Wales modified sjtvices operate on all routes, some based on Saturday schedules. Some early morning services are cancelled as a consequence of Thursday's alterations. The Waterloo-West Country Sleeper sjrvjcis are cancelled. In Scotland a special sjtvice operates. Some routes normally closed on Sundays are also closed today. Today's Rail News 432-434 19/19 WE Fjtry Trav Head Weathjt Main menu