US Politics | What dates are the train strikes in November and which lines are affected?
RAIL strikes will continue into November as workers dispute pay, job cuts and working conditions. But what does this mean for those hoping to use rail services and when will strike action take place? Here's everything you need to know. 
AlamyOriginal plans for strike action on November 3 has now been changed to a later date '/ ' What are the rail strike dates? Continuing rail strikes will take place on November 5, November 7, and November 9 the RMT union has announced. The series of rail strikes in the UK over the past months have been a result of disputes over pay, the prospect of compulsory redundancies and working conditions. Strikes involves staff at Network Rail, which covers England, Scotland and Wales \- resulting in widespread action affecting services across the network. In separate disputes, RMT members on London Overground and London Underground services will also strike on November 10. Previous strikes were planned for November 3, however they have now been moved to avoid any clash with the Royal British Legion's London Poppy Day appeal. The RMT said: "Having been made aware of Royal British Legion London Poppy day on November 3rd, RMT NEC 'National Executive Committee ' has decided to re-arrange strike action for the 9th." It has been reported that talks are still taking place as Network Rail prepare to make a revised offer to unions. The offer comes after RMT leader Mick Lynch said that talks with the government had offered a ...good start..., but that ...concrete change... was needed. Network Rail said the offer that was made in July is worth 8% over two years but depended on workers accepting its ...modernisation plans.... Most read in UK News SON'S HORROR I found my mum murdered and mutilated in blood-soaked home & caught her killer WAR GAMES Britain's tech experts fighting Russian hackers in biggest cyber war in history 'RECKLESS' Fury after minister says there might be 'little man in China' listening to calls VIRUS PROBE Boris Johnson told to show WhatsApp messages by Covid public inquiry BIG MAC & FRIGHTS McDonald's customers left fearing for lives in terrifying Halloween stunt FRIGHT NIGHT I photographed terrifying Enfield Haunting - a chilling moment changed my life However, the RMT union refused what they referred to as a paltry sum... as they believe salaries should increase to reflect the rising costs of living. Further strike action also comes after the RMT said Network Rail planned to axe 2,500 maintenance jobs, in order to save £2b over the next two years. However, Network Rail disputes this, and said it actually made an improved offer \- extending the guarantee of no compulsory redundancies by a further year to January 2025. Network Rail chief negotiator Tim Shoveller said: ...Unfortunately, the leadership of the RMT seem intent on more damaging strikes rather than giving their members a vote on our offer.... Other unions striking for change include the TSSA, who are demanding a guarantee of no compulsory redundancies and no changes to terms and conditions that it hasn't agreed to. As well as the Aslef union who represent drivers \- they said some members had not had a pay rise since 2019. When do the train strikes finish? The union has now begun a new ballot, which means if its members vote in favour, strike action could possibly continue into next spring. The last known strike date currently is November 9, meaning services should affected resume to normal on Noveber 10. However, both London Underground and London Overground services will continue to be affected and should resume to normal by November 11. Which train lines are affected by the rail strike? During the strike dates in November, it is reported that one in five trains are likely to run – with some areas of Great Britain having no running rail services at all. The train lines set to be affected by the November strikes include: Avanti West CoastCrossCountryEast Midlands RailwayLNERTranspennine Expressc2cChiltern RailwaysGTR (including Thameslink, Southern, Great Northern and Gatwick Express)Greater AngliaNorthernSoutheasternSouth Western RailwayWest Midlands Trains Additional strikes will take place on Thursday November 10 \- both the London Underground and Overground services will be affected. Will there be any more rail strikes in 2022? After the mass walk out in June, rail strikes have been an ongoing issue \- and more dates could added if union members vote in favour of the ballot. Therefore, strike action could continue into next year if workers do not receive the deal they are striking for. Mick Whelan, General Secretary, said: ...We would much rather not be in this position. ...We don't want to go on strike – withdrawing our labour, although a fundamental human right, is always a last resort for this trade union – but the train companies have been determined to force our hand.... RMT boss Mick Lynch said action by his union will continue ...until we reach a settlement.... He also warned that the UK could be hit by a wave of strikes in ...every sector of the economy....
AlamyOriginal plans for strike action on November 3 has now been changed to a later date '/ ' What are the rail strike dates? Continuing rail strikes will take place on November 5, November 7, and November 9 the RMT union has announced. The series of rail strikes in the UK over the past months have been a result of disputes over pay, the prospect of compulsory redundancies and working conditions. Strikes involves staff at Network Rail, which covers England, Scotland and Wales \- resulting in widespread action affecting services across the network. In separate disputes, RMT members on London Overground and London Underground services will also strike on November 10. Previous strikes were planned for November 3, however they have now been moved to avoid any clash with the Royal British Legion's London Poppy Day appeal. The RMT said: "Having been made aware of Royal British Legion London Poppy day on November 3rd, RMT NEC 'National Executive Committee ' has decided to re-arrange strike action for the 9th." It has been reported that talks are still taking place as Network Rail prepare to make a revised offer to unions. The offer comes after RMT leader Mick Lynch said that talks with the government had offered a ...good start..., but that ...concrete change... was needed. Network Rail said the offer that was made in July is worth 8% over two years but depended on workers accepting its ...modernisation plans.... Most read in UK News SON'S HORROR I found my mum murdered and mutilated in blood-soaked home & caught her killer WAR GAMES Britain's tech experts fighting Russian hackers in biggest cyber war in history 'RECKLESS' Fury after minister says there might be 'little man in China' listening to calls VIRUS PROBE Boris Johnson told to show WhatsApp messages by Covid public inquiry BIG MAC & FRIGHTS McDonald's customers left fearing for lives in terrifying Halloween stunt FRIGHT NIGHT I photographed terrifying Enfield Haunting - a chilling moment changed my life However, the RMT union refused what they referred to as a paltry sum... as they believe salaries should increase to reflect the rising costs of living. Further strike action also comes after the RMT said Network Rail planned to axe 2,500 maintenance jobs, in order to save £2b over the next two years. However, Network Rail disputes this, and said it actually made an improved offer \- extending the guarantee of no compulsory redundancies by a further year to January 2025. Network Rail chief negotiator Tim Shoveller said: ...Unfortunately, the leadership of the RMT seem intent on more damaging strikes rather than giving their members a vote on our offer.... Other unions striking for change include the TSSA, who are demanding a guarantee of no compulsory redundancies and no changes to terms and conditions that it hasn't agreed to. As well as the Aslef union who represent drivers \- they said some members had not had a pay rise since 2019. When do the train strikes finish? The union has now begun a new ballot, which means if its members vote in favour, strike action could possibly continue into next spring. The last known strike date currently is November 9, meaning services should affected resume to normal on Noveber 10. However, both London Underground and London Overground services will continue to be affected and should resume to normal by November 11. Which train lines are affected by the rail strike? During the strike dates in November, it is reported that one in five trains are likely to run – with some areas of Great Britain having no running rail services at all. The train lines set to be affected by the November strikes include: Avanti West CoastCrossCountryEast Midlands RailwayLNERTranspennine Expressc2cChiltern RailwaysGTR (including Thameslink, Southern, Great Northern and Gatwick Express)Greater AngliaNorthernSoutheasternSouth Western RailwayWest Midlands Trains Additional strikes will take place on Thursday November 10 \- both the London Underground and Overground services will be affected. Will there be any more rail strikes in 2022? After the mass walk out in June, rail strikes have been an ongoing issue \- and more dates could added if union members vote in favour of the ballot. Therefore, strike action could continue into next year if workers do not receive the deal they are striking for. Mick Whelan, General Secretary, said: ...We would much rather not be in this position. ...We don't want to go on strike – withdrawing our labour, although a fundamental human right, is always a last resort for this trade union – but the train companies have been determined to force our hand.... RMT boss Mick Lynch said action by his union will continue ...until we reach a settlement.... He also warned that the UK could be hit by a wave of strikes in ...every sector of the economy....
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