Train strikes: Commuters warned to count on disruption as 20,000 rail employees stage walkout in ongoing pay row

More than 20,000 rail employees will strike on Thursday in a long-running dispute over pay, jobs and situations - with passengers warned they could expertise extreme disruption to companies.

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Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) will stroll out on 20, 22 and 29 July whereas drivers in Aslef are banned from working time beyond regulation this week.

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RMT members concerned within the strikes embrace station employees, practice managers and catering workers with 14 practice firms affected.

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Read extra: A full checklist of July dates and companies affected by industrial motion

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The industrial motion will see variations in companies throughout the nation with trains as a result of begin later and end a lot sooner than ordinary.

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Around half of practice companies will run in some areas, whereas others may have no companies in any respect.

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Services the night earlier than and morning after strike days can also be affected.

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Passengers have been suggested to verify their journeys prematurely.

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RMT basic secretary Mick Lynch stated the strikes would present the nation "just how important railway staff are to the running of the rail industry".

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"My team of negotiators and I are available 24/7 for talks with the train operating companies and Government," he stated.

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Mr Lynch stated neither occasion had "made any attempt whatsoever to arrange any meetings or put forward a decent offer that can help us reach a negotiated solution".

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"The Government continues to shackle the companies and will not allow them to put forward a package that can settle this dispute," he added.

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Meanwhile, Aslef basic secretary Mick Whelan stated the union desires to resolve the dispute.

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"Train drivers don't want to be inconveniencing the public," he stated.

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"We have given the Government and rail operators plenty of opportunities to come to the table but it remains clear that they do not want a resolution.

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"Our members, the drivers who maintain the railway working day in, time out, is not going to settle for the Government's makes an attempt to drive our trade into decline.

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A Rail Delivery Group spokesperson stated: "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.

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"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.

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"While we're doing all we will to maintain trains working, sadly there will likely be lowered companies between 17 July and 29 July so our recommendation is to verify earlier than you journey.

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"Passengers with advance tickets can be refunded fee-free if the train that the ticket is booked for is cancelled, delayed or rescheduled."

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London Underground passengers had been additionally warned to count on disruption subsequent week due to industrial motion by the RMT and Aslef in a separate dispute.

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A Department for Transport spokesperson stated: "The Government has met the rail unions, listened to them and facilitated improved offers on pay and reform. The union leaders should put these fair and reasonable offers to their members so this dispute can be resolved."

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