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Tube and train strikes: When are the January walkouts on the London Underground? Train strikes: When are the next walkouts?
(10 days later)
Passengers on the London Underground face major disruption when workers hold days of strikes in a dispute over pay. Rail users are facing more disruption in England after train drivers' union Aslef announced another series of strikes.
Walkouts run between 5 and 12 January, but the full impact will not be felt until the evening of Sunday 7 January, when Tube services wind down. The walkouts are the latest action in a long-running row over pay and working conditions.
When are the London Underground strikes? Which train routes are affected and when?
Sunday 7 January Aslef says its members will hold a series of walkouts between Tuesday 30 January and Monday 5 February, affecting different operators on different days.
Tube services end earlier than normal, with customers advised to complete Tube journeys by 17:30 Union members will also refuse to work overtime from Monday 29 January until Tuesday 6 February.
Lines serving the Emirates Stadium will try to remain open longer for the Arsenal v Liverpool FA Cup match, but will start to close from 19:30 The strikes will affect the following companies based in England - some of which run services into Scotland and Wales - although ScotRail and Transport for Wales are not included in the dispute.
Monday 8 to Thursday 11 January Tuesday 30 January: Southeastern, Southern, Gatwick Express, Great Northern, Thameslink, South Western Railway and SWR Island Line
Severe disruption is expected, with little to no Tube service Wednesday 31 January: Northern Trains, Transpennine Express
Friday, 12 January Friday 2 February: Greater Anglia, C2C, LNER
Tube services will start later than normal, with a good service expected by midday Saturday 3 February: West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway
Throughout the period, disruption is also possible on the Elizabeth line, the Docklands Light Railway and London Overground. Buses and trams are not affected by the strikes. Monday 5 February: Great Western, CrossCountry, Chiltern
Transport for London strike information There will be no strike action on Thursday 1 February or Sunday 4 February.
Why are London Underground workers striking? Tube strikes called off as more pay talks planned
The disruption is because of strikes by train operators, engineering train drivers and other workers including those responsible for network control, signalling, fleet maintenance and stations. Are there any other rail strikes planned?
Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) voted to take the industrial action over a "below inflation pay offer". Industrial action by Aslef and the RMT union has resulted in huge disruption on the country's railways over the past couple of years.
Transport for London (TfL) said the pay rise was "the most we can afford". It is trying to make about £230m of savings as part of a government funding deal that was agreed in August 2022. In November last year, RMT members voted to accept a pay offer, which means they will no longer be involved in industrial action until at least the spring of next year.
A previous strike by RMT members over 600 job closures and conditions was called off in October after significant progress in talks with TfL. However, talks with the RMT over future pay deals and working practices will continue.
When are the next rail strikes? In December, Aslef members voted to continue striking for another six months.
Rail workers who are members of the RMT and train drivers union Aslef, have been locked in a row with train companies over pay and working conditions.
Industrial action by both unions has resulted in huge disruption on the country's railways over the last 18 months, with trains frequently cancelled on strike days.
The RMT is not holding strikes until at least spring after its members voted to accept a pay offer. However talks over future pay deals and working practices still remain.
In December, Aslef members voted to continue taking strike action for the next six months but no dates have yet been announced.
Unions in disputes need to reballot members every six months to see if they want to continue with industrial action.Unions in disputes need to reballot members every six months to see if they want to continue with industrial action.
Can I get my money back for strike days?Can I get my money back for strike days?
The TfL website says: "We do not give refunds for delays outside our control, including strikes."
Rail passengers with advance tickets can be refunded fee-free if the train they are booked on is cancelled, delayed or rescheduled.  Rail passengers with advance tickets can be refunded fee-free if the train they are booked on is cancelled, delayed or rescheduled.  
If passengers have a return ticket they may also be entitled to a fee-free refund if any part of the journey is cancelled due to strikes.If passengers have a return ticket they may also be entitled to a fee-free refund if any part of the journey is cancelled due to strikes.
Season ticket holders (flexi, monthly or longer) who cannot travel, can claim 100% compensation for strike dates through the Delay Repay scheme.Season ticket holders (flexi, monthly or longer) who cannot travel, can claim 100% compensation for strike dates through the Delay Repay scheme.
What is the strike about?
Aslef is seeking better pay for its members, but the train operators say ways of working need to change for wages to rise, because of the financial challenge facing the industry and in fairness to taxpayers.
However, Aslef says drivers are being asked to sacrifice working conditions in exchange for a below-inflation wage increase.
In April 2023, Aslef's executive committee rejected 4% pay rises for two years in a row, on condition that they would accept industry-wide changes to driver training, and negotiate changes to work patterns at individual operators.
There have been no formal talks since.
The government controls how much money is on the table and has the final say over what is offered. Ministers and industry negotiators have continue to urge the union to give members a vote on the latest offer.
How much are rail workers paid?How much are rail workers paid?
The average salary of rail workers in 2022 was £45,919, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).The average salary of rail workers in 2022 was £45,919, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
If drivers are excluded (because they tend to be members of the Aslef union, not RMT) its estimate is £39,518. However, the RMT union said that figure was too high because it does not include rail cleaning staff.If drivers are excluded (because they tend to be members of the Aslef union, not RMT) its estimate is £39,518. However, the RMT union said that figure was too high because it does not include rail cleaning staff.
The ONS says median pay for "train and tram drivers" is just under £59,000.The ONS says median pay for "train and tram drivers" is just under £59,000.
How much are rail workers paid?How much are rail workers paid?
What has happened to pay in the UK?What has happened to pay in the UK?
How much notice do unions have to give before going on strike?How much notice do unions have to give before going on strike?
Unions are obliged to give at least 14 days' notice of any strike action.Unions are obliged to give at least 14 days' notice of any strike action.
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