Industrial action is taking place next week and will cause widespread disruption to rail services.
Those planning to travel have been advised by the Rail Delivery Group to plan ahead and check before travelling.
The RMT Union, which includes station staff, train manager and catering staff, are striking on the 20th, 22nd and 29th July.
The action will affect 14 train companies with trains due to start later and finish much earlier than usual.
Additionally, the ASLEF union will be taking action on 14 train operators between the 17th and 22nd July as they impose an overtime ban.
A Rail Delivery Group spokesperson said: ”The upcoming rail strikes called by the RMT union and the overtime ban by ASLEF will undoubtedly cause some disruption, affecting not only the daily commute of our passengers but also disrupting the plans of families during the summer holidays.
“This will lead to disappointment, frustration, and financial strain for tens of thousands of people. We apologise for the inconvenience caused and understand the impact on individuals and businesses.
“While we are doing all we can to keep trains running, unfortunately there will be reduced services between Monday 17 July and Saturday 29 July, so our advice is to check before you travel. Passengers with Advance tickets can be refunded fee-free if the train that the ticket is booked for is cancelled, delayed or rescheduled.”
Responses
People should be reminded, once again, the effect these strikes are having in loss of revenue to railways, the taxpayers, tourist and leisure industry.The rail unions want to run things for their benefit.If we cannot rely on railways, there is no point having them at all.They are fighting the enevitable with ticket office closures.A majority of people, these days want to buy loads of things using phones and tablets, from air tickets, theatre tickets, Wether spoons, etc,etc.
What happened to the deal that was done months ago, which of the many rail unions signed on the dotted line as it hasn’t made a bit of difference. Thos has all gone on wat too long and it’s time for the unions to accept that they cannot get the deal they are pushing for and indeed sign whilst there is still a railway left and jobs for their members to go back to.