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Train strikes: When are they and which trains are running? Train strikes: When are they and which rail lines are running?
(2 days later)
Another rail strike is taking place on Wednesday, disrupting services throughout England, Scotland and Wales. Another rail strike is taking place on Saturday, disrupting services throughout England, Scotland and Wales.
Unions are planning more action over the summer because of the ongoing dispute about jobs, pay and conditions. Unions are planning more action over the summer because of the ongoing disputes about jobs, pay and conditions.
When are the strikes and where is affected?When are the strikes and where is affected?
Wednesday 27 July:
More than 40,000 railway workers who are members of the RMT union are staging a one-day strike on Wednesday.
The walk-out coincides with the Uefa Women's Euro semi-final and comes one day before the opening of the Commonwealth Games, which are being held in Birmingham.
About 20% of services are running but some parts of the country have no trains at all.
Lines that are open are only 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 are 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 striking:
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
TransPennine Express
Saturday 30 July:Saturday 30 July:
About 5,500 train drivers at seven rail companies who are members of the Aslef union 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 who are members of the Aslef union will strike.
This comes during the Commonwealth Games and on the first day of the English Football League season.
There will be a limited or extremely limited service on:
Arriva Rail LondonArriva Rail London
Great WesternGreat Western
LNERLNER
Greater AngliaGreater Anglia
SoutheasternSoutheastern
Hull TrainsHull Trains
West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains
Saturday 13 August:Saturday 13 August:
Aslef members at nine rail companies will also strike on 13 August. Aslef members at nine rail companies will also strike over pay on 13 August.
Train drivers at Avanti West Coast and Cross Country will join members at the seven other rail companies in a walk-out. Arriva Rail London
Thursday 18 and Saturday 20 August: Avanti West Coast
RMT members will go on strike again, with the same impact on services as 27 July. Cross Country
Great Western
Greater Anglia
LNER
Southeastern
Hull Trains
West Midlands Trains
Thursday 18, Friday 19 and Saturday 20 August:
RMT members will go on strike again, with the same impact on services expected as there was for the 27 July action.
Another union that represents rail workers, the Transport Salaried Staffs' Association (TSSA), will also take part in industrial action on these days.Another union that represents rail workers, the Transport Salaried Staffs' Association (TSSA), will also take part in industrial action on these days.
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.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.
Disruption is also likely on 19 August. Although it is not a strike day for most rail operators, the RMT union said London underground train staff plan to strike over jobs and pensions on 19 August. Disruption is also likely on 19 August. Although it is not a strike day for most rail operators, the RMT union said London Underground train staff plan to strike over jobs and pensions.
Train drivers to go on strike on 30 July
New rail strike to take place on 27 July
Why are railway workers going on strike?Why are railway workers going on strike?
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 about 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 that 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?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.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?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?
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 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.