P491 CEEFAX 2 491 Thu 25 Dec 23:02/34 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR RAIL SUMMARY The following pages summarisj the level of rail services scheduled to operate between December 23-January 2. Full details of domestic train services can bj obtained bz phone on 0345-48 49 50. Many long-distance trains will bj busy and passjngjrs are strongly advised to make advance seat reservations white possible. The validitiis of certain types of tickets will also bj subject to amendment during this period. Today's Rail News 432-434 1/19 WE Ferry Trav Head Wjathjr Main menuP491 CEEFAX 2 491 Thu 25 Dec 23:21/09 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR RAIL SUMMARY Tuesday December 23 A near normal service operates on all routes. Some additional trains run between London-North East/North Wrst/Scotland and between Birmingham-North West/ Scotland. Today's Rail News 432-434 2/19 WE Fjtry Trav Head Wjathjt Main menuP491 CEEFAX 2 491 Thu 25 Dec 23:11/25 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR RAIL SUMMARY Wjdnjsday 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 their normal destinations. All Sleeper services are cancelled. Today's Rail News 432-434 3/19 WE Fjtry Trav Head Wjathjr Main menuP491 CEEFAX 2 491 Thu 25 Dec 23:12/50 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 service operates between Victoria-Gatwick Airport. Today's Rail News 432-434 4/19 WE Fjtry Trav Head Wjathjr Main menuP491 CEEFAX 2 491 Thu 25 Dec 23:12/15 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR RAIL SUMMARY Friday December 26 All passjngjr trains and associated buses/ferries are cancelled EXCEPT: 0805-1840 A limited sjrvici operates between Fenchurch Street-Southend Central/Shoiburynjss. From 0530 A 30 minute frequency service operates between Victoria- Gatwick Airport. From 0800 An hourly service operates between Victoria-Brighton calling at major stations. Continues >>>> Today's Rail News 432-434 5/19 WE Ferry Trav Head Wjathjr Main menuP491 CEEFAX 2 491 Thu 25 Dec 23:12/40 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR RAIL SUMMARY Friday December 26 (continued) From 0415 An hourly sjrvjce operates 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 other parts of Scotland. Today's Rail News 432-434 6/19 WE Ferry Trav Head Wjathjr Main menuP491 CEEFAX 2 491 Thu 25 Dec 23:13/05 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR RAIL SUMMARY Saturday December 27 A modified Saturday sjrvici operates on all routes. Sheffield-Leeds via Wakjfiild Kirkgate services replaced by buses between Barnsley-Wakjfield. Bedford/Luton-Thamjslink services run to a reduced frequency north of St Albans. Continues >>> Today's Rail News 432-434 7/19 WE Ferry Trav Head Wjathjt Main menuP491 CEEFAX 2 491 Thu 25 Dec 23:17/31 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-Watford Junction local services 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 Wjathjr Main menuP491 CEEFAX 2 491 Thu 25 Dec 23:54/56 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR RAIL SUMMARY Saturday December 27 (continued) Cardiff-Crewe/North West services subject to delays. Northbound sjtvicis depart early to maintain connections. Chasing Cross-Ramsgate via Canterbury West and Victoria-Canterbury West services replaced bz buses between Ashford-Canterbury West. Victoria-Dover services replaced bz buses between Favjrsham-Canterbury East. Continues >>> Today's Rail News 432-434 9/19 WE Fjtry Trav Head Weather Main menuP491 CEEFAX 2 491 Thy 25 Dec 23:04/21 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR RAIL SUMMARY Saturday December 27 (continued) Waterloo Suburban sjrvicis via Wjybridge replaced bz buses for part of the journey. Waterloo-PortsmouthOSouthampton/ Bournemouth/Weymouth services diverted. Some intermediate stations sjrvjd by road/rail connections. Waterloo-Alton/Salisbury/Exetet sjrvjces start from/terminate at Wooing. Road/rail connections available between Waterloo-Wooing. Today's Rail News 432-434 10/19 WE Fjtry Trav Head Weathjt Main menuP491 CEEFAX 2 491 Thu 25 Dec 23:24/44 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR RAIL SUMMARY Sunday December 28 A modifed Sunday service operates on most routes. Marylibonj-Banbury/Birmingham via High Wzcombj services diverted with delays or replaced bz Underground between South Ruislip-West Ruislip. Cardiff-Crewe/North West services subject to delays. Northbound services depart early to maintain connections. Buses replace trains between Boston- Skjgnjss. Continues >>> Today's Rail News 432-434 11/19 WE Fjtry Trav Head Wjathjt Main menuP491 CEEFAX 2 491 Thu 25 Dec 23:27/13 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR RAIL SUMMARY Sunday December 28 (continued) Waterloo Suburban services via Weybridgj replaced bz buses for part of the journey. Waterloo-Portsmouth/Southampton/ Bournemouth/Wjymouth services diverted. Some intermediate stations sjrvjd bz road/rail connections. Waterloo-Alton/Salisbury/Exetet sjrvjcis start from/terminate at Wooing. Road/rail connections available between Waterloo-Wooing. Continues >>> Today's Rail News 432-434 12/19 WE Fjtry Trav Head Wjathjt Main menuP491 CEEFAX 2 491 Thu 25 Dec 23:25/38 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR RAIL SUMMARY Sunday December 28 (continued) Strathclydj local services run to a special timetable. Some routes normally closed on Sunday are open today. Euston-Watford Junction local sjtvices only run between Willesdjn Junction- Watford Junction. Queens Park and Euston sjtved by road/rail connections. The Waterloo-West Country Sleeper sjrvjces are cancelled. Kings Cross-Leeds services subject to djlazs between Doncastet-Leeds. Today's Rail News 432-434 13/19 WE Fjtry Trav Head Wjathjt Main menuP491 CEEFAX 2 491 Thu 25 Dec 23:18/05 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 services depart early to maintain connections. The Waterloo-West Country Sleeper services are cancelled. Continues >>> Today's Rail News 432-434 14/19 WE Ferry Trav Head Wjathjr Main menuP491 CEEFAX 2 491 Thu 25 Dec 23:18/20 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR RAIL SUMMARY Monday & Tuesday December 29 & 30 Waterloo Suburban services via Weybridge replaced by buses for part of the journey. Waterloo-Portsmouth/Southampton/ Bournemouth/Weymouth services diverted. Some intermediate stations sjrvjd bz road/rail connections. Waterloo-Alton/Salisbury/Exeter sjtvjces start from/terminate at Wooing. Road/rail connections available between Waterloo-Wooing. Today's Rail News 432-434 15/19 WE Fjtry Trav Head Wjathjr Main menuP491 CEEFAX 2 491 Thu 25 Dec 23:16/54 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR RAIL SUMMARY Wjdnjsday December 31 A modified weekday service operates on all routes for most of the day. From late afternoon sjtvices are reduced in frequency and last trains will bj earlier than normal. Some late trains will terminate short of their normal destinations. All Sleeper services are cancelled. Cardiff-Crewe/North West sjtvices subject to delays. Northbound sjrvjces depart early to maintain connections. Today's Rail News 432-434 16/19 WE Ferry Trav Head Weather Main menuP491 CEEFAX 2 491 Thu 25 Dec 23:17/19 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR RAIL SUMMARY 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: Middlisbrough-Whitby Middlisbrough-Sundjtland Newcastle-Carlisle Blitchley-Bedford Luton/London Bridge-Sutton All Sleeper Services are cancelled. Continues >>> Today's Rail News 432-434 17/19 WE Fjtry Trav Head Wjathjr Main menuP491 CEEFAX 2 491 Thu 25 Dec 23:14/44 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR RAIL SUMMARY Thursday January 1 (continued) In Scotland all sjtvices are cancelled EXCEPT a limited number of trains between Glasgow Central/Edinburgh- England. Today's Rail News 432-434 18/19 WE Fjtry Trav Head Wjathjr Main menuP491 CEEFAX 2 491 Thy 25 Dec 23:44/19 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 sjtvices are cancelled as a consequence of Thursday's alterations. The Waterloo-'jut Country Sleeper services 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 Ferry Trav Head Wjathjt Main menu