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When are the train strikes and what routes are affected? When are the train strikes and what is the dispute about?
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Further rail strikes have been called in the run-up to Christmas in a dispute over pay, job security and working conditions. Extra rail strikes have been scheduled over the festive period, including Christmas Eve.
The long-running dispute is over pay, job security and working conditions.
What train strikes are due in December and January?What train strikes are due in December and January?
The RMT rail union has announced strikes on: The RMT rail workers' union has announced strikes on:
13-14 December Tuesday and Wednesday, 13-14 December
16-17 December Friday and Saturday, 16-17 December
3-4 January 18:00 GMT Saturday, 24, until Tuesday, 27 December
6-7 January Tuesday and Wednesday, 3-4 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. Friday and Saturday, 6-7 January
More train strikes announced by rail union Previous strikes by the RMT have had a major impact on services throughout England, Scotland and Wales.
Will there be more rail strikes? Network Rail says passengers should check their train-operating company's website. Significant disruption is also likely on the day after each strike.
Another union which has held strikes this year, the TSSA, recently suspended further action at Network Rail, and several train companies, to allow for "intensive" negotiations. Unite the Union will also strike - affecting East Midlands Railway - on 23 and 24 December.
Ongoing action on a smaller scale will also affect some passengers. RMT members were due to hold separate strike action at Avanti West Coast on 11 and 12 December - but these have been called off.
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. The Transport Salaried Staffs Association (TSSA) has cancelled a strike planned for 17 December. This strike would have involved nine train companies.
The train drivers' union Aslef is also in an ongoing dispute with train companies over pay. Its most recent strike was held on 26 November. No further walkouts are currently planned. The train drivers' union, the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (Aslef), is also in a dispute over pay - although currently, no further walkouts are planned.
Rail workers set to strike on Christmas Eve
When is the Eurostar strike?
Security staff on the Eurostar train service are set to strike for four days in the run-up to Christmas.
The walkouts are planned for 16, 18, 22 and 23 December.
Eurostar said it would update customers as soon as possible if there was any impact on services.
The RMT said the strike would "severely affect" passengers.
Eurostar security staff to strike before Christmas
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 any pay offer should 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 - which owns and repairs the railway infrastructure - 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. What deal have rail workers been offered?
It also revised its offer to extend the period of time it will guarantee no compulsory job losses to early 2025. On Monday, 5 December, the RMT rejected an offer from the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) - which represents train companies - that included a:
The employers are negotiating within a mandate agreed with the government - which does have final sign-off on whatever pay rise is agreed. pay increase of up to 8% over two years
Speaking on 24 November, RMT union leader Mick Lynch, said he had had a "positive" meeting with new Transport Secretary Mark Harper. guarantee of no compulsory redundancies until April 2024
Mr Lynch said Mr Harper had agreed to write to him about how he sees the union's lengthy dispute with rail operators "going forward". He added this would be the first step to resolving the issues. In exchange, it wanted a number of changes to current working practices, including:
Mr Harper told Laura Kuenssberg on 27 November that money-saving reforms must be approved first: "We have to be able to have that reform package negotiated because it's only that that throws up the savings. I do not have a bottomless pit of taxpayers' money to throw at this problem." repurposing or closing ticket offices
Sunday working where not already in place
The RMT said the proposals were unacceptable.
The RDG offer is separate to negotiations with Network Rail, which employs about half the workers in the dispute.
Network Rail had also made an offer, including a pay rise of up to 9% over two years - but the union is urging members to reject it.
Union rejects offer to stop Christmas rail strikes
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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