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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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Rail passengers are facing severe disruption this week.Rail passengers are facing severe disruption this week.
A reduced train service is in place because railway workers are striking over pay and job cuts.A reduced train service is in place because railway workers are striking over pay and job cuts.
When are the rail strikes?When are the rail strikes?
The strikes are on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.The strikes are on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
But disruption is also expected across England, Scotland and Wales on other days, because of too few staff working. Services in Northern Ireland are not affected.But disruption is also expected across England, Scotland and Wales on other days, because of too few staff working. Services in Northern Ireland are not affected.
How many trains will be running?How many trains will be running?
Passengers are being advised not to travel unless it's essential.Passengers are being advised not to travel unless it's essential.
A special timetable from 20 to 26 June is in place and a map has been published showing the lines running on strike days.A special timetable from 20 to 26 June is in place and a map has been published showing the lines running on strike days.
About a fifth of the usual number of trains, on half the network, are expected to run. About one in five trains is expected to run.
Trains that do run will start later and finish much earlier - between 07:30 and 18:30.Trains that do run will start later and finish much earlier - between 07:30 and 18:30.
There will be no passenger trains north from Glasgow or Edinburgh, nothing to Swansea and Holyhead and no trains to Penzance.There will be no passenger trains north from Glasgow or Edinburgh, nothing to Swansea and Holyhead and no trains to Penzance.
In London, there will be "very little service" across most of the Tube network on Tuesday. On Wednesday, there will be no services before 08:00.In London, there will be "very little service" across most of the Tube network on Tuesday. On Wednesday, there will be no services before 08:00.
In addition, train drivers 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.
Why are so many lines affected?Why are so many lines affected?
Staff at most companies which operate trains are striking. Even operators whose workers are not on strike face severe disruption. Staff at most companies which operate trains are striking - but even where they're not, services are being disrupted.
This is because Network Rail, where workers are striking, maintains the railways their trains run on. This is because staff at Network Rail - which maintains the railways throughout Britain - have joined the action.
For example, Transport for Wales and Southern Rail - whose workers are not striking - have cut services back.For example, Transport for Wales and Southern Rail - whose workers are not striking - have cut services back.
Which train companies are affected?
The strike has been called by the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT).
The RMT has tens of thousands of members, including everyone from guards and signallers to catering staff and cleaners.
Train operators affected include:
Avanti West Coast
C2C
Chiltern Railways
Cross Country Trains
Croydon Tramlink
Greater Anglia
LNER
East Midlands Railway
Elizabeth Line
Great Western Railway
Hull Trains
Northern Trains
South Eastern Railway
South Western Railway
TransPennine Express
West Midlands Trains
In addition, 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.
Why is the strike happening?Why is the strike happening?
The strike has been called by the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT), which has tens of thousands of members, including everyone from guards and signallers to catering staff and cleaners.
The RMT called the strikes over job cuts, pay and conditions.The RMT called the strikes over job cuts, pay and conditions.
It says its members need a pay rise, pointing to the rising cost of living.It says its members need a pay rise, pointing to the rising cost of living.
The union says an offer of a 2% pay rise, with the possibility of a further 1%, was "unacceptable".The union says an offer of a 2% pay rise, with the possibility of a further 1%, was "unacceptable".
Network Rail said it would offer a pay rise above 3%, but only if the union agreed to modernise working practices.Network Rail said it would offer a pay rise above 3%, but only if the union agreed to modernise working practices.
How much are rail workers paid?
The RMT has also accused the government of preventing employers from freely negotiating on pay. But ministers say it would "undermine" the situation if they got involved in talks.The RMT has also accused the government of preventing employers from freely negotiating on pay. But ministers say it would "undermine" the situation if they got involved in talks.
The RMT says another issue is that Network Rail plans to cut 2,500 maintenance jobs, as it tries to save £2bn over the next two years. The RMT says the jobs are safety critical.The RMT says another issue is that Network Rail plans to cut 2,500 maintenance jobs, as it tries to save £2bn over the next two years. The RMT says the jobs are safety critical.
Network Rail says there would be no more than 2,000 job losses - and that all can be voluntary. It says it would not consider any changes that would make the railways less safe and that modernisation is needed.Network Rail says there would be no more than 2,000 job losses - and that all can be voluntary. It says it would not consider any changes that would make the railways less safe and that modernisation is needed.
The government says £16bn taxpayer money used to support the railways during the Covid-19 pandemic. However, with passenger numbers still down by one fifth, the government says changes are needed. The government says £16bn of taxpayers' money was used to support the railways during the Covid pandemic. However, with passenger numbers still down by one fifth, the government says changes are needed.
How much do rail workers earn?
As an example, train guards earn between £23,000 and £36,000. Track maintenance workers earn between £16,000 and £34,000.
The median (middle) pay for all employees in the UK was £25,971 last year.
How much are rail workers paid?
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.
What questions do you have about the rail strikes?What questions do you have about the rail strikes?
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