Rail passengers are being advised to carefully plan ahead as strike action takes place across the TransPennine Express network.

Strike action by the RMT Union will see only a small number of TPE services operating on the 20th, 22nd and 29th July.

Services are also set to be impacted on the days following the strike, with only a limited number of services running with trains finishing and starting later / earlier than usual.

Bikes will not be permitted onboard TPE on Thursday 20 July, Saturday 22 July and Saturday 29 July.

Kathryn O’Brien, Customer Service and Operations Director for TransPennine Express said: “The further strike action planned from RMT will once again, cause severe disruption to our services, as well as those across the country.

“Anyone planning on travelling on these days should only do so if their journey is absolutely essential. If you do travel, the trains we are able to run are likely to be extremely busy and anyone planning on travelling should allow additional time and check carefully before they travel.”