Update on transportation strikes this week in the U.K.

Southern Railway workers will strike on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday (January 10-11, 13) in a continuing dispute about driver-only trains. Further strikes have been announced for January 24-25, 2017.

British Airways (BA) cabin crew will strike on Tuesday and Wednesday (January 10-11).

Advice

The rail strikes are causing significant transportation disruption. Southern Rail has asked passengers to consider working from home, making alternative arrangements where possible, and to consider only essential travel. A limited number of buses will be available on strike days, but space is limited. Expect long lines.

The BA cabin crew strike is not expected to cause disruption. A few Heathrow flights will be “merged”, but all flights to and from Gatwick and London City airports will operate normally.