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by MatthewWilkes 1862 days ago
No alternative means of transport is surprising. Taxis are still in operation in the UK. The National Rail conditions of carriage specify the operator's obligation to passengers when services fall out as:

28.2. Where disruption prevents you from completing the journey for which your Ticket is valid and is being used, any Train Company will, where it reasonably can, provide you with alternative means of travel to your destination, or if necessary, provide overnight accommodation for you.