Strike action will impact trains next week.

East Midlands Railway's (EMR) services will be significantly reduced from 31 May due to industrial action by members of the RMT and ASLEF unions. 

There will be no services on Wednesday, 31 May and Saturday, June 3 as members from union ASLEF will take industrial action. This strike action specifically affects train drivers and therefore EMR will be unable to operate any trains during the action. The strikes will also affect other train operating companies and their services across the country.

Customers should expect possible short notice cancellations or alterations on Thursday, June 1. This is due to action short of a strike taking place by members of the ASLEF Union.

On Friday, 2 June, EMR will be operating a significantly reduced service with trains due to industrial action by the RMT union - with trains only running between 7:30am - 6:30pm and the last departures starting between 3pm and 4:30pm.

Customers are being advised to travel by rail only if absolutely necessary and should be aware that strike action will affect other routes across the country - with very limited services running across the whole rail network.

Customers should also ensure they check their full journey before traveling and are strongly advised to check the EMR website, information in stations and social media for the latest advice and information.

Will Rogers, Managing Director for East Midlands Railway, said: "Unfortunately, we will be unable to run any services next Wednesday and Saturday and only a limited number on Friday. 

"On Friday, we are advising customers to plan ahead and only travel by rail if absolutely necessary and understand how the engineering works north of Derby affect their journey. 

"Customers are also strongly advised to check when the time of their last train is before setting off."

Services affected by strike action:

Wednesday, May 31 - No services will run.

Thursday June 1 - Action short of a strike is taking place by the ASLEF Union. Possible short notice cancellations or alterations. 

Friday 2 June - Customers are advised to only travel if necessary. EMR services will operate between 0730 and 1830 only. 

Saturday 3 June - No services will run.