UK commuters are about to be hit with another round of rail strikes in December. Here’s all you need to know along with some information on how a conference call can help you avoid the travel chaos.
Why are we seeing more rail strikes?
The rail unions are in dispute with the rail companies and the government about proposed changes to working conditions and job cuts. There’s also the issue of low pay rises that, when coupled with rising inflation, actually work out as real-term pay cuts.
It’s an inconvenience when services are disrupted, but striking is the only way workers and unions can get their messages across.
When are the national rail strikes?
December and January will see a number of national rail strikes. One in five trains are expected to run on strikes days and it will affect all regions and all operators.
When are the December rail strikes?
Sadly, the rail strikes don’t stop for Christmas. Here is a list of the national rail strikes that have been planned for December:
- Monday, December 12, Tuesday, December 13 and Wednesday, December 14
- Friday, December 16, Saturday, December 17, and Sunday, December 18
- Thursday, December 22, Friday, December 23, Saturday, December 24, Sunday, December 25, Monday, December 26, Tuesday, December 27
- Saturday, December 31
There will also be border force strikes from December 28 to December 30. This could affect airports.
When are the January rail strikes?
If the December rail strikes don’t break the deadlock, then more strikes are planned for January. They are on the following days:
- Tuesday, January 3 and Wednesday, January 4
- Friday, January 6 and Saturday, January 7
When are the regional rail strikes?
There will also be a number of regional rail strikes throughout December. East Midlands railways expect to be badly affected with extremely limited departures. The regional strikes are on the following days:
- Friday, December 2 – Unite strike impacting East Midlands Railways
- Saturday, December 3 – Unite strike impacting East Midlands Railways
- Sunday, 11 December – RMT Avanti West Coast strike
- Monday, 12 December – RMT Avanti West Coast strike
- Friday, December 23 – Unite strike impacting East Midlands Railways
- Saturday, December 24 – Unite strike impacting East Midlands Railways
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