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Train and Tube strikes: What are the dates and where is affected? Train and Tube strikes: What are the dates and where is affected?
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More rail strikes are looming, affecting train services in England, Scotland and Wales and the London Underground.More rail strikes are looming, affecting train services in England, Scotland and Wales and the London Underground.
Here's what to expect in the coming days.Here's what to expect in the coming days.
When are the latest strikes and where is affected?When are the latest strikes and where is affected?
Thursday 18 AugustThursday 18 August
More than 40,000 railway workers who are members of the RMT union will hold the first of two strike days - the second is on 20 August.More than 40,000 railway workers who are members of the RMT union will hold the first of two strike days - the second is on 20 August.
Network Rail says about 4,300 services will run - about 200 more than during the previous RMT strike. But this is still only about 20% of the usual service level and some parts of the country will have no trains at all. Trains that do run will start later and finish earlier than usual and timetables have been amended for the day.Network Rail says about 4,300 services will run - about 200 more than during the previous RMT strike. But this is still only about 20% of the usual service level and some parts of the country will have no trains at all. Trains that do run will start later and finish earlier than usual and timetables have been amended for the day.
All train operators will be affected as this strike involves Network Rail staff, who maintain the railways and control crucial railway signals across England, Scotland and Wales.All train operators will be affected as this strike involves Network Rail staff, who maintain the railways and control crucial railway signals across England, Scotland and Wales.
It also involves people working for these train operating companies:It also involves people working for these train operating companies:
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
Hull Trains
LNERLNER
Northern TrainsNorthern Trains
SoutheasternSoutheastern
South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway
SouthernSouthern
ThameslinkThameslink
West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains
TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express
Another union that represents rail workers, the Transport Salaried Staffs' Association (TSSA), will also take part in industrial action.Another union that represents rail workers, the Transport Salaried Staffs' Association (TSSA), will also take part in industrial action.
TSSA members at Network Rail will go on strike, as well as those working for: Avanti West Coast, C2C, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, LNER and Southeastern. Its members at West Midlands Trains, Northern, Greater Anglia, TransPennine Express and Southeastern will take part in industrial action short of a strike.TSSA members at Network Rail will go on strike, as well as those working for: Avanti West Coast, C2C, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, LNER and Southeastern. Its members at West Midlands Trains, Northern, Greater Anglia, TransPennine Express and Southeastern will take part in industrial action short of a strike.
Members of the Unite union who work for Network Rail are joining the strike action.Members of the Unite union who work for Network Rail are joining the strike action.
Friday 19 AugustFriday 19 August
The RMT union is going on strike on both the London Underground and London Overground in separate disputes over pensions and pay.The RMT union is going on strike on both the London Underground and London Overground in separate disputes over pensions and pay.
Transport for London (TfL) says people should avoid the Tube, which will have little or no services running, and only use the rest of the network if essential.Transport for London (TfL) says people should avoid the Tube, which will have little or no services running, and only use the rest of the network if essential.
Some bus services will also be affected as drivers take part in a strike called by the Unite union. TfL has published a list of the routes likely to be affected.Some bus services will also be affected as drivers take part in a strike called by the Unite union. TfL has published a list of the routes likely to be affected.
The wider UK rail network is expected to be disrupted even though Friday is a not a strike day for most companies. This is because services will take a while to get back to normal.The wider UK rail network is expected to be disrupted even though Friday is a not a strike day for most companies. This is because services will take a while to get back to normal.
Strikes to disrupt almost all ScotRail servicesStrikes to disrupt almost all ScotRail services
Saturday 20 AugustSaturday 20 August
More widespread disruption as the RMT and TSSA go on strike again. The effect on services is expected to be the same as 18 August, although some services will run on one of the days but not the other. Disruption is likely to continue into Sunday morning.More widespread disruption as the RMT and TSSA go on strike again. The effect on services is expected to be the same as 18 August, although some services will run on one of the days but not the other. Disruption is likely to continue into Sunday morning.
Unite's London bus strike continues for a second day.Unite's London bus strike continues for a second day.
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 about 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.
On pay, they say salaries should increase to reflect the rising cost of living.On pay, they say salaries should increase to reflect the rising cost of living.
One of the employers involved in the dispute, Network Rail, says its latest offer is worth more than 5%, but this depends on workers accepting "modernising reforms". However, the RMT says this is a "paltry sum" and represents a real terms pay cut.One of the employers involved in the dispute, Network Rail, says its latest offer is worth more than 5%, but this depends on workers accepting "modernising reforms". However, the RMT says this is a "paltry sum" and represents a real terms pay cut.
The RMT says another issue is 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 says another issue is 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.
ScotRail strike threat as union rejects 5% pay offerScotRail strike threat as union rejects 5% pay offer
The TSSA is also demanding a guarantee of no compulsory redundancies and no changes to terms and conditions which it hasn't agreed to.The TSSA is also demanding a guarantee of no compulsory redundancies and no changes to terms and conditions which it hasn't agreed to.
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.
How will the rail strikes affect your journey? What alternative forms of transport are you using? Share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk.How will the rail strikes affect your journey? What alternative forms of transport are you using? Share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk.
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