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Train strikes: When are they and what are the disputes about? Rail strikes: When are they and which trains are running?
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Strikes have disrupted the UK railways throughout the summer and more are planned to go ahead as part of an ongoing dispute about pay and conditions. Another rail strike takes place on Wednesday, which will disrupt services throughout England, Scotland and Wales.
Thousands of workers walked out on three days in June, causing delays and cancelled journeys for millions of passengers. Further strikes will take place in July and August. Unions plan more action over the summer because of the ongoing dispute about jobs, pay and conditions.
When are the next train strikes? When are the strikes and where is affected?
Wednesday 27 July:Wednesday 27 July:
More than 40,000 railway workers who are members of the RMT Union are to stage a one-day strike on Wednesday as part of an ongoing dispute over pay, jobs and conditions. More than 40,000 railway workers who are members of the RMT union will stage a one-day strike on Wednesday.
The walk-out coincides with the Commonwealth Games, which are being held in Birmingham, and the Uefa Women's Euro semi-final. Around 20% of services will run but some parts of the country will have no trains. The walk-out coincides with the Uefa Women's Euro semi-final and one day before the opening of the Commonwealth Games, which are being held in Birmingham.
Network Rail has published a special timetable, with trains set to start later and finish much earlier than usual. Around 20% of services will run but some parts of the country will have no trains at all.
All train operators will be affected as the strike also involves Network Rail staff but the train operating companies directly involved in the dispute are: Lines that are open will only be running from about 07:30 to 18:30 BST, and a special timetable is in place. The last trains from London will leave for Edinburgh at 14:00, for Birmingham at 15:43 and Manchester at 15:40.
Services will take a while to get back to normal, with more disruption expected on Thursday.
All train operators will be affected as the strike involves Network Rail staff, who maintain the railways in England, Scotland and Wales.
People working for these train operating companies are also going on strike:
Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
C2CC2C
Chiltern RailwaysChiltern Railways
Cross Country TrainsCross Country Trains
East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway
Gatwick ExpressGatwick Express
Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
Greater AngliaGreater Anglia
LNERLNER
Northern TrainsNorthern Trains
SoutheasternSoutheastern
South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway
SouthernSouthern
ThameslinkThameslink
West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains
Saturday 30 July:Saturday 30 July:
About 5,500 train drivers at seven rail companies will strike. This also comes during the Commonwealth Games and is the first day of the English Football League season.About 5,500 train drivers at seven rail companies will strike. This also comes during the Commonwealth Games and is the first day of the English Football League season.
Arriva Rail LondonArriva Rail London
Great WesternGreat Western
LNERLNER
Greater AngliaGreater Anglia
SoutheasternSoutheastern
Hull TrainsHull Trains
West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains
Thursday 18 and Saturday 20 August:Thursday 18 and Saturday 20 August:
RMT members, including everyone from guards and signallers to catering staff and cleaners, will go on strike. RMT members will go on strike again, with the same impact on services as 27 July.
Avanti West Coast Another union that represents rail workers, the Transport Salaried Staffs' Association (TSSA), will also take part in industrial action on these days.
C2C Staff working for seven companies will go on strike: Avanti West Coast, C2C, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, LNER and Southeastern. Staff at West Midlands Trains, Northern, Greater Anglia, TransPennine Express and Southeastern will take part in industrial action short of a strike.
Chiltern Railways Although it is not a strike day, disruption is also likely on 19 August.
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
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 JulyTrain drivers to go on strike on 30 July
New rail strike to take place on 27 JulyNew rail strike to take place on 27 July
In Scotland, Aslef accepted a pay increase offered by ScotRail, following weeks of disruption caused by industrial action. Why are railway workers going on strike?
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.
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.
How much are rail workers paid?
The Office for National Statistics has estimated the average salary of rail workers as £43,747, based on five different job categories. If drivers are excluded, its estimate is £36,800.
Read more: How much are rail workers paid?
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. 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 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.