Next Rail Strikes In August
Rail Strikes in August: What to Expect As the summer holidays come to an end and the school term begins, commuters across the UK are facing disruption as rail strikes are set to take place during August. The Rail, Maritime and Transport Union (RMT) has called for industrial action due to a dispute with train operators over pay and working conditions. Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming rail strikes in August. When Will the Strikes Happen? The strikes will take place on the following dates: August 5th August 6th August 9th August 10th August 13th August 14th August 17th August 20th August 21st August 24th August 27th August 28th The strikes will last for 24 hours on each of the above dates, starting at midnight. Which Trains Will be Affected? The strikes will affect a variety of train operators across the UK, including South Western Railway, Greater Anglia, Merseyrail, Northern, and Arriva Rail North. All trains run by th