New UK rail strikes announced in October

train drivers 12 workers They agreed to strike next month. Specifically, it is expected that railway network The UK is affected by the measure on 1 and 5 October. It is believed that the same strike that was planned for this purpose weekbut late since the unions agreed to respect the period patriotic morning by Queen Elizabeth II. Therefore, the October action is likely to be similar to what was planned in September.

the Union ancestor It had already coordinated strikes in July and August that forced the closure of most intercity roads or the provision of minimal services. However, the 24-hour strike on September 15 was the most amazing So far, this has cut off major intercity routes from London to the Midlands, northern England, Scotland and Wales. In addition, passenger service operators across England, as well as London OvergroundThey also joined

Hence, it is expected to be Business Affected are Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Greater Anglia, Great Western Railway, Hull Trains, LNER, London Overground, Northern Trains, Southeastern, TransPennine Expres and West Midlands Trains. However, the details It won’t be confirmed until next week, as Aslef has placed a ban on all press or public releases until after Elizabeth II’s funeral.

Another strike at the end of the month

However, there is still a closer rail strike after the days of national mourning, although before the end of the month. today September 26 Members of the Transportation Employees Union (TSSA) will be on strike for 24 hours. work will start middayTherefore, services will be largely discontinued on September 27th. It will include the workers of nine railway operators in addition to the workers railway networkwhich increases the likelihood that some lines will be closed completely.

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