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Rail strike: When is it and which trains are running? Rail strike: When is it and which trains are running?
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Railway workers are going on strike on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.Railway workers are going on strike on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
The action is expected to cause widespread disruption in England, Scotland and Wales.The action is expected to cause widespread disruption in England, Scotland and Wales.
When are the rail strikes?When are the rail strikes?
The strikes are on 21, 23 and 25 June. But disruption is also expected on non-strike days, because of too few staff working.The strikes are on 21, 23 and 25 June. But disruption is also expected on non-strike days, because of too few staff working.
A strike will also take place across the London Underground on Tuesday, and separate action is planned by train drivers in some parts of the country.A strike will also take place across the London Underground on Tuesday, and separate action is planned by train drivers in some parts of the country.
Will any train services be running?Will any train services be running?
About 4,500 services, compared with 20,000 normally, will run during the strikes, according to Network Rail.About 4,500 services, compared with 20,000 normally, will run during the strikes, according to Network Rail.
A special timetable from 20 to 26 June has been published.A special timetable from 20 to 26 June has been published.
Trains that do run will start later and finish much earlier than usual - between 07:30 and 18:30.Trains that do run will start later and finish much earlier than usual - between 07:30 and 18:30.
There will also be no passenger trains running north from Glasgow or Edinburgh.There will also be no passenger trains running north from Glasgow or Edinburgh.
Four out of five trains won't run during strikesFour out of five trains won't run during strikes
Why is the strike happening?Why is the strike happening?
The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) has called the strikes over job cuts, pay and conditions.The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) has called the strikes over job cuts, pay and conditions.
It says members working for train companies have been subject to "pay freezes, threats to jobs and attacks on their terms and conditions".It says members working for train companies have been subject to "pay freezes, threats to jobs and attacks on their terms and conditions".
On pay, the RMT says it wants a deal reflecting the increased cost of living.On pay, the RMT says it wants a deal reflecting the increased cost of living.
Asked on Sky News what pay rise the union wanted, RMT leader Mick Lynch said RPI inflation had been 7.1% when a deal with Network Rail should have been reached and that offers made so far were "nowhere near that".Asked on Sky News what pay rise the union wanted, RMT leader Mick Lynch said RPI inflation had been 7.1% when a deal with Network Rail should have been reached and that offers made so far were "nowhere near that".
He also claimed the working week was being increased from 35 to 40 hours, saying this would mean lower wages for new joiners.He also claimed the working week was being increased from 35 to 40 hours, saying this would mean lower wages for new joiners.
How much are rail workers paid?How much are rail workers paid?
Network Rail plans to cut 2,500 maintenance jobs, the union says, as it tries to make £2bn of savings over the next two years.Network Rail plans to cut 2,500 maintenance jobs, the union says, as it tries to make £2bn of savings over the next two years.
The RMT says the jobs are safety critical, and cutting them will make accidents more likely.The RMT says the jobs are safety critical, and cutting them will make accidents more likely.
Network Rail said it would not consider any changes that would make the railways less safe and that modernisation is needed.Network Rail said it would not consider any changes that would make the railways less safe and that modernisation is needed.
Which train lines and services are affected?Which train lines and services are affected?
RMT members include people working for Network Rail, which maintains the railways throughout Britain, as well as those employed by train operating companies.RMT members include people working for Network Rail, which maintains the railways throughout Britain, as well as those employed by train operating companies.
Most major lines face disruption, including:Most major lines face disruption, including:
Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
C2CC2C
Chiltern RailwaysChiltern Railways
Cross Country TrainsCross Country Trains
Croydon TramlinkCroydon Tramlink
Greater AngliaGreater Anglia
LNERLNER
East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway
Elizabeth LineElizabeth Line
Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
Hull TrainsHull Trains
Northern TrainsNorthern Trains
South Eastern RailwaySouth Eastern Railway
South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway
TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express
West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains
In addition to the RMT action, train driver members of the Aslef union are due to strike over pay at Greater Anglia on 23 June and 2 July and on Croydon Tramlink on 28 and 29 June and 13 and 14 July.In addition to the RMT action, train driver members of the Aslef union are due to strike over pay at Greater Anglia on 23 June and 2 July and on Croydon Tramlink on 28 and 29 June and 13 and 14 July.
What about other rail operators?What about other rail operators?
Even operators whose workers are not striking (for example Southern Rail) are warning of severe disruption. This is because Network Rail, where workers are striking, maintains the railways their trains run on.Even operators whose workers are not striking (for example Southern Rail) are warning of severe disruption. This is because Network Rail, where workers are striking, maintains the railways their trains run on.
ScotRail says 90% of trains will need to be cancelled during the three days of action.ScotRail says 90% of trains will need to be cancelled during the three days of action.
Similarly, Transport for Wales - which is not in dispute with the unions - has scaled its services right back.Similarly, Transport for Wales - which is not in dispute with the unions - has scaled its services right back.
Can a strike be avoided?Can a strike be avoided?
The strike would be called off if all parties can reach an agreement - and last-minute talks between unions and rail bosses are set to continue on Monday.The strike would be called off if all parties can reach an agreement - and last-minute talks between unions and rail bosses are set to continue on Monday.
But Treasury Minister Simon Clarke said the industrial action was likely to go ahead, and that there was "no point giving false hope" the strikes could be avoided.But Treasury Minister Simon Clarke said the industrial action was likely to go ahead, and that there was "no point giving false hope" the strikes could be avoided.
Will I be able to get a refund?Will I be able to get a refund?
National Rail has published guidance covering different scenarios and ticket types.National Rail has published guidance covering different scenarios and ticket types.
If your train is cancelled, delayed or rescheduled, National Rail says you are entitled to a refund from the retailer you bought the ticket from.If your train is cancelled, delayed or rescheduled, National Rail says you are entitled to a refund from the retailer you bought the ticket from.
If you have a ticket for one of the strike days, you can use it the day before, or until Tuesday of the following week.If you have a ticket for one of the strike days, you can use it the day before, or until Tuesday of the following week.
Season ticket-holders who choose not to travel on strike days can claim compensation for those days.Season ticket-holders who choose not to travel on strike days can claim compensation for those days.
People are being advised to check with operators about switching to other routes to avoid disruption.People are being advised to check with operators about switching to other routes to avoid disruption.
Will I have to go to work?Will I have to go to work?
The pandemic has made working from home more common. The Chartered Management Institute said it expected bosses to give staff flexibility to avoid the disruption where possible.The pandemic has made working from home more common. The Chartered Management Institute said it expected bosses to give staff flexibility to avoid the disruption where possible.
It said: "In terms of the direct impact on commuters, there's no doubt it will be less than train strikes of two or three years ago."It said: "In terms of the direct impact on commuters, there's no doubt it will be less than train strikes of two or three years ago."
But not everyone will get that option. A "great divide" has emerged between people who can be flexible in such situations and those who have to come to work, it said.But not everyone will get that option. A "great divide" has emerged between people who can be flexible in such situations and those who have to come to work, it said.
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