As the UK braces for another rail strike, travellers have been told there will be no Southeastern trains at all on Saturday.
No GWR trains to Devon, Cornwall or South Wales will run, and only one round-trip from Leeds to London will be in operation.
This latest round of industrial action involves drivers who are members of the Aslef union working at seven operators: Greater Anglia, GWR, Hull Trains, LNER, London Overground (Arriva Rail London), Southeastern and West Midlands Trains.
Schedules from the train operators who are involved are likely to be severely disrupted. But because Network Rail signallers will not be striking, other train firms’ services should operate normally.
Due to the walkout coinciding with another busy weekend for travel, with holidaymakers heading off and major sporting events such as the Commonwealth Games and the start of the EFL football season happening, the AA has issued an Amber Traffic Alert to drivers.
Drivers are being told to expect delays between 11am and 3pm on Saturday.
‘Really disappointed,’ says Rail Delivery Group chairman on latest strike
Rail Delivery Group chairman Steve Montgomery has said that he is disappointed that the UK will see another rail strike on Saturday, causing disruptions for passengers.
“Millions of passengers will have their weekend plans disrupted, particularly those who are working, or going to the Commonwealth Games or the first football match of the season,” he said.
He urged the Aslef union to resume discussions to avoid further strikes.
“Further strikes will see our people out of pocket and mean less money to fund a pay rise, so we urge the Aslef leadership to resume talks so we can reach a deal that is fair to staff and taxpayers, and which secures a bright, long-term future of our railway.”
Passengers have been advised to plan ahead and check the latest travel advisories.
“If you’re not able to travel, you can use your ticket either the day before or up to and including 2 August, otherwise you will be able to change your ticket or claim a refund,” Mr Montgomery said.
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