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Train strikes: Are services running again and will there be more action? Train strikes: Are services running again and will there be more action?
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After a series of national rail strikes dating back to June, unions and rail companies are back in talks.After a series of national rail strikes dating back to June, unions and rail companies are back in talks.
But even after this week's strikes were called off, passengers are still facing disruption.But even after this week's strikes were called off, passengers are still facing disruption.
Will there be more strikes?Will there be more strikes?
There are currently no more national rail strikes planned.There are currently no more national rail strikes planned.
The RMT union said it called them off after "the promise of an offer" on pay.The RMT union said it called them off after "the promise of an offer" on pay.
It said it would enter "intensive negotiations" with the train operating companies and Network Rail, which owns infrastructure like tracks and many stations.It said it would enter "intensive negotiations" with the train operating companies and Network Rail, which owns infrastructure like tracks and many stations.
However, the RMT is keeping its options open. "If we have to take strike action during the next six months to secure a deal, we will," it says.However, the RMT is keeping its options open. "If we have to take strike action during the next six months to secure a deal, we will," it says.
Ongoing strikes on a smaller scale may also affect some passengers.Ongoing strikes on a smaller scale may also affect some passengers.
The Transport Salaried Staff Association (TSSA) union is holding strikes affecting individual train companies this week. RMT rail workers at London Underground and London Overground will strike on 10 November. Transport for London says there will be limited or no service on the whole of the Underground. London Overground will be running but will start later than usual.
And RMT rail workers at London Underground and London Overground will strike on 10 November. Transport for London says there will be limited or no service on the whole of the Underground. London Overground will be running but will start later than usual.
In Scotland, the RMT plans a strike at ScotRail on 19 November, then on every Friday and Saturday in the run-up to Christmas.In Scotland, the RMT plans a strike at ScotRail on 19 November, then on every Friday and Saturday in the run-up to Christmas.
Is there an end in sight to ScotRail strike disruption?Is there an end in sight to ScotRail strike disruption?
Will my train run on Wednesday and Thursday?Will my train run on Wednesday and Thursday?
Despite the cancellation of this week's strike, there has been some disruption to services.Despite the cancellation of this week's strike, there has been some disruption to services.
Most rail operators say they expect usual service levels to resume from Wednesday.Most rail operators say they expect usual service levels to resume from Wednesday.
However, Avanti West Coast says its trains will start later than usual on Wednesday and Thursday.However, Avanti West Coast says its trains will start later than usual on Wednesday and Thursday.
The company, which runs trains from London to destinations including Manchester, Liverpool and Glasgow, is warning people to only travel "if absolutely necessary" on Wednesday, which was due to be a strike day.The company, which runs trains from London to destinations including Manchester, Liverpool and Glasgow, is warning people to only travel "if absolutely necessary" on Wednesday, which was due to be a strike day.
Avanti says anyone with a ticket up to 10 November can claim a full refund if they don't want to travel.Avanti says anyone with a ticket up to 10 November can claim a full refund if they don't want to travel.
CrossCountry, which runs trains to cities including Birmingham, Leeds and Cardiff, says there will be "short-term cancellations and amendments" on Wednesday. It plans a normal timetable on Thursday.CrossCountry, which runs trains to cities including Birmingham, Leeds and Cardiff, says there will be "short-term cancellations and amendments" on Wednesday. It plans a normal timetable on Thursday.
Why have railway workers been on strike?Why have railway workers been 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, 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.
The RMT has also claimed Network Rail plans to cut 2,500 maintenance jobs, as it tries to save £2bn over the next two years. The union says these jobs are "safety critical".The RMT has also claimed Network Rail plans to cut 2,500 maintenance jobs, as it tries to save £2bn over the next two years. The union says these jobs are "safety critical".
Network Rail has said there would be no more than 2,000 job losses - and that all redundancies could be voluntary. It said it would not consider any changes that would make the railways less safe.Network Rail has said there would be no more than 2,000 job losses - and that all redundancies could be voluntary. It said it would not consider any changes that would make the railways less safe.
The government has said the railway system needed modernisation and had to be financially sustainable for the long term.The government has said the railway system needed modernisation and had to be financially sustainable for the long term.
How much are rail workers paid?How much are rail workers paid?
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has estimated the average salary of rail workers in 2022 as £45,919, based on five different job categories. If drivers are excluded, its estimate is £39,518.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has estimated the average salary of rail workers in 2022 as £45,919, based on five different job categories. If drivers are excluded, its estimate is £39,518.
The RMT said that figure was still too high because it excluded rail cleaning staff who are not categorised as rail workers by the ONS.The RMT said that figure was still too high because it excluded rail cleaning staff who are not categorised as rail workers by the ONS.
Read more: How much are rail workers paid?Read more: How much are rail workers paid?
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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