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When are the train strikes and what routes are affected? When are the train strikes and what routes are affected?
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More national rail strikes could be announced following a meeting of the RMT union on Tuesday. More rail strikes have been announced by the RMT union in their long-running dispute over pay, jobs and conditions.
It says further action is "extremely likely", with no deal reached on pay, jobs and conditions. The strikes are set to cause major disruption over four 48-hour periods in December and January.
Rail passengers are already braced for strikes by a different union at 11 train companies on Saturday 26 November. Rail passengers are already braced for strikes by a different union affecting 11 train companies on Saturday 26 November.
Where are the next strikes taking place? What strikes has the RMT announced?
Saturday's strike, by the Aslef union, involves train drivers working for: The RMT has announced strikes on:
13-14 December
16-17 December
3-4 January
6-7 January
It comes after its members voted in favour of taking more action at Network Rail and 14 train companies. Previous strikes by the RMT have had a major impact on services throughout England, Scotland and Wales.
More train strikes announced by rail union
What about the strike on Saturday?
Saturday's strike, called by the Aslef union over pay, involves train drivers working for:
Avanti West Coast - no services on the dayAvanti West Coast - no services on the day
Chiltern Railways - no servicesChiltern Railways - no services
CrossCountry - no servicesCrossCountry - no services
East Midlands Railway - no servicesEast Midlands Railway - no services
Great Western Railway - an "extremely limited" serviceGreat Western Railway - an "extremely limited" service
Greater Anglia - "heavily reduced" serviceGreater Anglia - "heavily reduced" service
London North Eastern Railway - "limited" serviceLondon North Eastern Railway - "limited" service
Northern Trains - no servicesNorthern Trains - no services
Southeastern - no servicesSoutheastern - no services
Transpennine Express - "very limited" serviceTranspennine Express - "very limited" service
West Midlands Trains - no servicesWest Midlands Trains - no services
There may also be disruption on the days before and after the strike day.There may also be disruption on the days before and after the strike day.
Strike action at London Overground - which had been expected on Saturday - has been suspended while union members consider a new pay offer.Strike action at London Overground - which had been expected on Saturday - has been suspended while union members consider a new pay offer.
Will there be more strikes?Will there be more strikes?
Members of the RMT union, which has already held a series of strikes affecting services across England, Scotland and Wales, recently backed further action at Network Rail and 14 train companies.
The union is meeting to decide whether these will take place and when they would be.
Another union that has held strikes this year, the TSSA, recently suspended further action at Network Rail, and several train companies, to allow for "intensive" negotiations.Another union that has held strikes this year, the TSSA, recently suspended further action at Network Rail, and several train companies, to allow for "intensive" negotiations.
However, ongoing strikes on a smaller scale may affect some passengers. Ongoing strikes on a smaller scale will also affect some passengers.
In a separate dispute, the RMT is holding strike action at Avanti West Coast on 11 and 12 December, which the company says will have a significant impact. Services that are running will be busier than usual.In a separate dispute, the RMT is holding strike action at Avanti West Coast on 11 and 12 December, which the company says will have a significant impact. Services that are running will be busier than usual.
ScotRail strikes suspended after new pay offerScotRail strikes suspended after new pay offer
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.
Unions say train companies have not made any offer on pay, which they say should increase to reflect the rising cost of living.Unions say train companies have not made any offer on pay, which they say should increase to reflect the rising cost of living.
But the rail industry is under pressure to save money, after the pandemic left a hole in its finances. Bosses say reforms need to be agreed, to afford pay increases and modernise the railway.But the rail industry is under pressure to save money, after the pandemic left a hole in its finances. Bosses say reforms need to be agreed, to afford pay increases and modernise the railway.
Network Rail is planning to cut 1,900 jobs as part of changes to the way its maintenance teams work - although it insists most of this could be achieved by people leaving voluntarily.Network Rail is planning to cut 1,900 jobs as part of changes to the way its maintenance teams work - although it insists most of this could be achieved by people leaving voluntarily.
The RMT disagrees with some of the changes and wants a guarantee of no compulsory job losses.The RMT disagrees with some of the changes and wants a guarantee of no compulsory job losses.
Network Rail recently paused a process it started in the summer, of pushing through these changes whether or not the RMT agreed.Network Rail recently paused a process it started in the summer, of pushing through these changes whether or not the RMT agreed.
It also revised its offer to extend the period of time it will guarantee no compulsory job losses to early 2025.It also revised its offer to extend the period of time it will guarantee no compulsory job losses to early 2025.
The employers are negotiating within a mandate agreed with the government - which does have final sign-off on whatever pay rise is agreed.The employers are negotiating within a mandate agreed with the government - which does have final sign-off on whatever pay rise is agreed.
Rail Minister Huw Merriman recently said the strikes had "cost the railway about half a billion" so far this year.Rail Minister Huw Merriman recently said the strikes had "cost the railway about half a billion" so far this year.
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?
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