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When are the train strikes and why are they taking place? When are the train strikes and why are they taking place?
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Rail passengers are facing more disruption, with further strikes due on Wednesday and Friday. Passengers will face more disruption on Friday, when a further rail strike is due.
The industrial action is being taken in a long-running dispute over pay, job security and working conditions.The industrial action is being taken in a long-running dispute over pay, job security and working conditions.
Which train services are on strike?Which train services are on strike?
The train drivers' union, Aslef, has called strikes on 1 and 3 February. The next strike, organised by the train drivers' union Aslef, is on Friday, 3 February - two days after the previous one.
Its action will affect passengers across 15 rail companies: Some disruption is also expected on Saturday, because of the knock-on impact of industrial action on shift patterns.
The strike will affect passengers across 15 rail companies:
Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
Chiltern RailwaysChiltern Railways
CrossCountryCrossCountry
East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway
Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
Greater AngliaGreater Anglia
GTR Great Northern ThameslinkGTR Great Northern Thameslink
London North Eastern RailwayLondon North Eastern Railway
Northern TrainsNorthern Trains
SoutheasternSoutheastern
Southern/Gatwick ExpressSouthern/Gatwick Express
South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway
SWR Island LineSWR Island Line
TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express
West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains
The few hundred train drivers who are members of the RMT union will also strike on the same days. This will also affect C2C and Island Line services. The few hundred train drivers who are members of the RMT union will also strike. This will also affect C2C and Island Line services.
Network Rail - which owns and repairs the tracks and other infrastructure - says there will be a significantly reduced service and urges passengers to plan ahead. It advises passengers to check with their individual operator as some services will not run and others are likely to start later and finish earlier.Network Rail - which owns and repairs the tracks and other infrastructure - says there will be a significantly reduced service and urges passengers to plan ahead. It advises passengers to check with their individual operator as some services will not run and others are likely to start later and finish earlier.
Some disruption is also expected on Thursday 2 February and Saturday 4 February, because of the knock-on impact of industrial action on shift patterns. While no further strikes are currently planned, the RMT union said it had a mandate to take action up until May, and could "go further".
Although no further dates have been confirmed, the RMT union said it had a mandate to take action up until May, and could "go further".
Why have railway workers been on strike?Why have railway workers been on strike?
The unions are in dispute with the government and rail companies about pay, job cuts and changes to terms and conditions.The unions are in dispute with the government and rail companies about pay, job cuts and changes to terms and conditions.
Unions say any pay offer should reflect the rising cost of living - currently above 10%.Unions say any pay offer should reflect the rising cost of living - currently above 10%.
But the rail industry is under pressure to save money, after the pandemic left a hole in its finances. Bosses say reforms need to be agreed, to afford pay increases and modernise the railway.But the rail industry is under pressure to save money, after the pandemic left a hole in its finances. Bosses say reforms need to be agreed, to afford pay increases and modernise the railway.
Network Rail is planning to cut 1,900 jobs as part of changes to the way its maintenance teams work - although it insists most of this could be achieved by people leaving voluntarily.Network Rail is planning to cut 1,900 jobs as part of changes to the way its maintenance teams work - although it insists most of this could be achieved by people leaving voluntarily.
The RMT disagrees with some of the changes and wants a guarantee of no compulsory job losses.The RMT disagrees with some of the changes and wants a guarantee of no compulsory job losses.
Which workers are allowed to go on strike?Which workers are allowed to go on strike?
Who else is striking in February and March?Who else is striking in February and March?
What deal have rail workers been offered?What deal have rail workers been offered?
The Rail Delivery Group (RDG), which represents train companies, made an offer which would have seen train drivers receive a backdated pay rise of 4% for 2022 and a 4% increase this year.The Rail Delivery Group (RDG), which represents train companies, made an offer which would have seen train drivers receive a backdated pay rise of 4% for 2022 and a 4% increase this year.
Mick Whelan, general secretary of Aslef, said the proposal was unacceptable "but we are willing to engage in further discussions".Mick Whelan, general secretary of Aslef, said the proposal was unacceptable "but we are willing to engage in further discussions".
Separately, Network Rail made an offer to other rail workers of a 5% pay rise in 2022 and a 4% pay rise in 2023.Separately, Network Rail made an offer to other rail workers of a 5% pay rise in 2022 and a 4% pay rise in 2023.
But RMT union boss Mick Lynch described the deal as "substandard" and its members have rejected it.But RMT union boss Mick Lynch described the deal as "substandard" and its members have rejected it.
The RMT also rejected an offer from the RDG that included a pay increase of up to 8% over two years and a guarantee of no compulsory redundancies until April 2024.The RMT also rejected an offer from the RDG that included a pay increase of up to 8% over two years and a guarantee of no compulsory redundancies until April 2024.
On 20 January, the RDG offered the RMT a 9% rise over two years for crew and station staff. On 19 January, the RDG offered the RMT a 9% rise over two years for crew and station staff.
Rail workers given fresh pay offer in dispute
How much are rail workers paid?How much are rail workers paid?
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has estimated the average salary of rail workers in 2022 was £45,919, based on five different job categories.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has estimated the average salary of rail workers in 2022 was £45,919, based on five different job categories.
If drivers are excluded, its estimate is £39,518.If drivers are excluded, its estimate is £39,518.
The RMT said that figure was still too high because it excluded rail cleaning staff, who are not categorised as rail workers by the ONS.The RMT said that figure was still too high because it excluded rail cleaning staff, who are not categorised as rail workers by the ONS.
The RDG said the offer which Aslef rejected would have seen the average salary for a driver increase from £60,000 per year to £65,000 by the end of 2023.The RDG said the offer which Aslef rejected would have seen the average salary for a driver increase from £60,000 per year to £65,000 by the end of 2023.
Read more: How much are rail workers paid?Read more: How much are rail workers paid?
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