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When are the train strikes and why are they taking place? When are the train strikes and why are they taking place?
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Rail passengers are being warned of further disruption across Britain's railways, with strikes over Christmas and in early January.Rail passengers are being warned of further disruption across Britain's railways, with strikes over Christmas and in early January.
Industrial action is being taken in a dispute over pay, job security and working conditions.Industrial action is being taken in a dispute over pay, job security and working conditions.
When are the train strikes taking place?When are the train strikes taking place?
The RMT rail workers' union has announced strikes on:The RMT rail workers' union has announced strikes on:
Saturday 24 (from 18:00 GMT) until Tuesday 27 December (06:00 GMT) Saturday 24 (from 15:00 GMT) until Tuesday 27 December (06:00 GMT)
Tuesday and Wednesday, 3-4 JanuaryTuesday and Wednesday, 3-4 January
Friday and Saturday, 6-7 JanuaryFriday and Saturday, 6-7 January
Previous strikes by the RMT have had a major impact on services throughout England, Scotland and Wales. Passengers should check their train-operating company's website and only travel if absolutely necessary.Previous strikes by the RMT have had a major impact on services throughout England, Scotland and Wales. Passengers should check their train-operating company's website and only travel if absolutely necessary.
Network Rail - which owns and maintains rails, signals and stations - says half of rail lines will be shut. Most of Scotland and Wales will have no trains running. Significant disruption is also likely on non-strike days.Network Rail - which owns and maintains rails, signals and stations - says half of rail lines will be shut. Most of Scotland and Wales will have no trains running. Significant disruption is also likely on non-strike days.
In addition, the train drivers' union, Aslef, has called a strike on 5 January - between the RMT strikes.In addition, the train drivers' union, Aslef, has called a strike on 5 January - between the RMT strikes.
Its action will affect operations across 15 rail companies:Its action will affect operations across 15 rail companies:
Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
Chiltern RailwaysChiltern Railways
CrossCountryCrossCountry
East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway
Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
Greater AngliaGreater Anglia
GTR Great Northern ThameslinkGTR Great Northern Thameslink
London North Eastern RailwayLondon North Eastern Railway
Northern TrainsNorthern Trains
SoutheasternSoutheastern
Southern/Gatwick ExpressSouthern/Gatwick Express
South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway
SWR Island LineSWR Island Line
TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express
West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains
Unite the Union will also strike - affecting East Midlands Railway - on 23 and 24 December.Unite the Union will also strike - affecting East Midlands Railway - on 23 and 24 December.
The TSSA union will strike - affecting Cross Country services - on 26 and 27 December. The TSSA union will strike - affecting CrossCountry services - on 26 and 27 December.
It will also strike on 28 and 29 December, affecting GWR and West Midlands Railway.It will also strike on 28 and 29 December, affecting GWR and West Midlands Railway.
On Eurostar, strikes mean that it will be running a revised timetable on 23 and 24 December.On Eurostar, strikes mean that it will be running a revised timetable on 23 and 24 December.
Workers on London's Elizabeth Line are to strike on January 12.Workers on London's Elizabeth Line are to strike on January 12.
Which workers are allowed to go on strike?Which workers are allowed to go on strike?
The strikes taking place in DecemberThe strikes taking place in December
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 any pay offer should 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 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.
The strikes taking place in DecemberThe strikes taking place in December
What deal have rail workers been offered?What deal have rail workers been offered?
Network Rail made an offer of a 5% pay rise this year and a 4% pay rise in 2023.Network Rail made an offer of a 5% pay rise this year and a 4% pay rise in 2023.
But RMT union boss Mick Lynch described the deal as "substandard" and its members have rejected it.But RMT union boss Mick Lynch described the deal as "substandard" and its members have rejected it.
The union also rejected an offer from the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) - which represents train companies. That included a pay increase of up to 8% over two years and a guarantee of no compulsory redundancies until April 2024.The union also rejected an offer from the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) - which represents train companies. That included a pay increase of up to 8% over two years and a guarantee of no compulsory redundancies until April 2024.
In exchange, it wanted repurposing or closure of ticket offices and Sunday working.In exchange, it wanted repurposing or closure of ticket offices and Sunday working.
The RDG offer is separate to negotiations with Network Rail, which employs about half the workers in the dispute.The RDG offer is separate to negotiations with Network Rail, which employs about half the workers in the dispute.
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.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.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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