Following more than a year of transport disruption, rail strikes are set to continue again across the country as part of the ongoing row over workers’ pay, overtime, job cuts and conditions. 

The RMT, which began striking on 21 June 2022, has called three more days of walk-outs in July: Thursday 20, Saturday 22 and Saturday 29. The strikes, which the union says will see 20,000 workers walking out, are aimed at train firms contracted by the Department for Transport.

Later in the month, the walk-out is likely to cause widespread cancellations at the start of the main summer school holidays in England.

How will rail services be impacted by the strikes?

Network Rail has warned passengers to expect very significant disruption and to check their intended service is operating before they travel.

Among those taking industrial action, leading intercity operators Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Great Western Railway, LNER and TransPennine Express will have services affected.

Operators focusing on the Midlands and north of England, including Chiltern Railways, Northern Trains and West Midlands Trains.

Other train operators have warned that services could be crowded and disrupted as passengers switch to alternative services. Most have advised to only travel if necessary on strike days. 

How will London Underground services be impacted by the strikes?

Underground workers will also walk out from Sunday 23 July to Friday 28 July, the RMT has announced. 

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