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Train strikes: What are the dates and which lines are affected? Train strikes: What are the dates and which lines are affected?
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Rail workers are taking part in a series of strikes over pay and conditions. Rail workers have been taking part in a series of strikes over pay and conditions, causing widespread disruption to services across England, Scotland and Wales.
What is happening? The next wave of strikes be in November.
The RMT union, which represents rail workers including guards and signalling staff, is holding the latest in a series of strikes, until midnight. When are the next strikes?
It involves staff at Network Rail, which covers England, Scotland and Wales - so there will be a widespread impact on services, with no trains at all in some areas. On 3, 5 and 7 November, the RMT union, which represents rail workers, including guards and signalling staff, holds another strike.
The TSSA union is also on strike. It involves staff at Network Rail, which covers England, Scotland and Wales - so there will be a widespread impact on services across the network.
Revised timetables have been drawn up. In a separate dispute, RMT rail workers at London Underground and London Overground will also strike on 3 November.
Disruption is also expected early on Sunday, with services starting later than normal. The union has now begun a new ballot which, if members vote in favour, may mean strike action continues into next spring.
Why are railway workers going on strike? Why did railway workers go 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.
Talks are still taking place - RMT leader Mick Lynch recently said talks with the new Transport Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan were a "good start", but that "concrete change" was needed. Talks are still taking place, and Network Rail is preparing to make a revised offer to unions.
RMT leader Mick Lynch recently said talks with the new Transport Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan were a "good start", but that "concrete change" was needed.
On pay, the unions say salaries should increase to reflect the rising cost of living.On pay, the unions say salaries should increase to reflect the rising cost of living.
One of the employers involved in the dispute, Network Rail, says the offer it made in July is worth 8% over two years but depends on workers accepting its "modernisation plans". However, the RMT - which represents rail workers - says this is a "paltry sum" and represents a real terms pay cut. Network Rail said the offer it made in July is worth 8% over two years but depended on workers accepting its "modernisation plans". However, the RMT - which represents rail workers - said this was a "paltry sum" and represented a real terms pay cut.
The RMT says another issue is plans by Network Rail to cut 2,500 maintenance jobs, as it 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 it 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.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.
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. Another union, 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 Aslef union says some members haven't had a pay rise since 2019. The Aslef union, representing drivers, says some members haven't had a pay rise since 2019.
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.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.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?
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.
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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