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Train strikes: What is the rail dispute about? Train strikes: When are they and what are the disputes about?
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Train drivers at eight rail companies will strike later this month over an ongoing dispute about pay and conditions. The move comes a day after rail workers at the RMT union also announced a strike. Railway workers are preparing for multiple strikes over the summer as part of an ongoing dispute about pay and conditions.
Thousands of workers walked out on three days in June, causing severe disruption to millions of passengers. Thousands of workers walked out on three days in June, causing severe disruption to millions of passengers and further strikes will take place in July and August.
When are the next train strikes?When are the next train strikes?
The train drivers' union, Aslef, has announced that 5,500 of its members will strike on Saturday 30 July. Saturday 16 July:
If the strike goes ahead, it will coincide with the Commonwealth Games, which are being held in Birmingham. It is also the first day of the English Football League season. Drivers at Hull Trains
In addition, Aslef has already held strike days on Greater Anglia services, and another is scheduled for Saturday 23 July. Drivers at Hull Trains are also due to strike on 16 and 23 July. Saturday 23 July:
Separately, members of the RMT union, who work for train companies or Network Rail, are set to walk out for 24 hours on Wednesday 27 July. The announcement was made after the union rejected a new pay offer from Network Rail. Drivers at Hull Trains
RMT members include everyone from guards and signallers to catering staff and cleaners. Drivers at Greater Anglia
A third union, the Transport Salaried Staffs' Association (TSSA), has also voted in favour of strike action, but has yet to name dates for strikes. Wednesday 27 July:
By law, unions must give 14 days' notice of a strike taking place. If the strike goes ahead, it will coincide with the Commonwealth Games, which are being held in Birmingham.
Train drivers to go on strike on 30 July Avanti West Coast
New rail strike to take place on 27 July C2C
Which lines would be affected? Chiltern Railways
Train drivers at the following companies are set to strike on 30 July: Cross Country Trains
East Midlands Railway
Gatwick Express
Great Western Railway
Greater Anglia
LNER
Northern Trains
Southeastern
South Western Railway
Southern
Thameslink
West Midlands Trains
Saturday 30 July:
About 5,500 train drivers at eight rail companies will strike. This is also the first day of the English Football League season.
Arriva Rail LondonArriva Rail London
Chiltern RailwaysChiltern Railways
Great WesternGreat Western
LNERLNER
Greater AngliaGreater Anglia
SoutheasternSoutheastern
Hull TrainsHull Trains
West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains
If the Aslef strike does go ahead, it is unlikely to bring the entire rail network to a halt, says BBC transport correspondent Katy Austin. But it would cause widespread disruption during the Commonwealth Games, she adds. Thursday 18 and Saturday 19 August:
RMT workers will go on strike.
Avanti West Coast
C2C
Chiltern Railways
Cross Country Trains
East Midlands Railway
Gatwick Express
Great Western Railway
Greater Anglia
LNER
Northern Trains
Southeastern
South Western Railway
Southern
Thameslink
West Midlands Trains
RMT members include everyone from guards and signallers to catering staff and cleaners.
Another union, the Transport Salaried Staffs' Association (TSSA), has also voted in favour of strike action, but has yet to name dates for strikes.
By law, unions must give 14 days' notice of a strike taking place.
Train drivers to go on strike on 30 July
New rail strike to take place on 27 July
In Scotland, Aslef has accepted a pay increase offered by ScotRail, following weeks of disruption caused by industrial action.In Scotland, Aslef has accepted a pay increase offered by ScotRail, following weeks of disruption caused by industrial action.
When the RMT held strikes in June, it affected travel across England, Scotland and Wales because the industrial action involved Network Rail, which is responsible for maintaining the railway network throughout Britain. Only about 20% of trains ran during strike days.When the RMT held strikes in June, it affected travel across England, Scotland and Wales because the industrial action involved Network Rail, which is responsible for maintaining the railway network throughout Britain. Only about 20% of trains ran during strike days.
Following the announcement of the latest strike - which is due to take place on 27 July - RMT leader Mick Lynch has said "the rail network will be shut down for 24 hours".
What is the dispute about?What is the dispute about?
The unions are in dispute with the government and rail companies over pay, job cuts and changes to terms and conditions.The unions are in dispute with the government and rail companies over pay, job cuts and changes to terms and conditions.
Aslef says drivers need a pay rise, saying the rising cost of living means its members have effectively had a pay cut in recent years.Aslef says drivers need a pay rise, saying the rising cost of living means its members have effectively had a pay cut in recent years.
Network Rail says its latest offer is worth more than 5%, but that it depended on workers accepting "modernising reforms". However, the RMT says this is a "paltry sum" and represents "a real terms pay cut".Network Rail says its latest offer is worth more than 5%, but that it depended on workers accepting "modernising reforms". However, the RMT says this is a "paltry sum" and represents "a real terms pay cut".
The RMT said another issue was plans by Network Rail to cut 2,500 maintenance jobs, as the company tries to save £2bn over the next two years. The union insists those jobs are safety-critical.The RMT said another issue was plans by Network Rail to cut 2,500 maintenance jobs, as the company tries to save £2bn over the next two years. The union insists those jobs are safety-critical.
Network Rail says there would be no more than 2,000 job losses - and that all redundancies can be voluntary. It says it would not consider any changes that would make the railways less safe, but stresses modernisation is needed.Network Rail says there would be no more than 2,000 job losses - and that all redundancies can be voluntary. It says it would not consider any changes that would make the railways less safe, but stresses modernisation is needed.
How much are rail workers paid?How much are rail workers paid?
The TSSA is also demanding a pay rise which reflects the rising cost of living, as well as a guarantee of no compulsory redundancies and no unagreed changes to terms and conditions.The TSSA is also demanding a pay rise which reflects the rising cost of living, as well as a guarantee of no compulsory redundancies and no unagreed changes to terms and conditions.
The government says the railway system needs modernisation and has to be financially sustainable for the long term. It says £16bn of taxpayers' money was used to support the railways during the Covid pandemic. However, with passenger numbers still down by one-fifth, it says changes are needed.The government says the railway system needs modernisation and has to be financially sustainable for the long term. It says £16bn of taxpayers' money was used to support the railways during the Covid pandemic. However, with passenger numbers still down by one-fifth, it says changes are needed.
Can I get a refund if there's a strike?Can I get a refund if there's a strike?
During the RMT strikes in June, National Rail published guidance covering different scenarios and ticket types.During the RMT strikes in June, National Rail 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 where you bought the ticket.If your train is cancelled, delayed or rescheduled, National Rail says you are entitled to a refund from the retailer where you bought the ticket.
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.