Are there any train strikes in September 2023 England?


Are there any train strikes in September 2023 England? Rail strikes have been announced affecting certain UK train operators on Saturday 30th September and Wednesday 4th October 2023. This may also impact some services on the morning after the strikes.


Will there be rail strikes in October 2023?

Commuters will be hit by another round of strikes this week as the dispute between rail workers and train operating companies over pay, jobs and working conditions continues.


What days are rail strikes in UK 2023?

Train drivers' strike. Aslef members working at 16 rail companies will strike on Wednesday 4 October in their long-running dispute over pay. The union is also implementing a ban on working overtime from Monday 2 to Friday 6 October.


Why are the trains striking 2023?

Commuters will be hit by another round of strikes this week as the dispute between rail workers and train operating companies over pay, jobs and working conditions continues. Drivers are now set to walk out on two more dates, disrupting thousands of passengers travel plans on the affected days.


Why are rail workers striking 2023?

Why are rail workers striking? Unions say they want a pay offer reflecting the rising cost of living. But the rail industry is under pressure to save money, after the pandemic left a hole in its finances. The industry says changes to ways of working need to be agreed in order for pay to go up.


Will the Elizabeth line be on strike?

There will be no strikes on the Elizabeth Line and, at present, the service is due to run as scheduled across all days, although it has been warned that services will be busier than usual.


Are trains on strike 26 and 27 September?

Following the very sad news, you may have seen that industrial action planned by trades unions for Thursday 15 September, Saturday 17 September, Monday 26 September and Tuesday 27 September has been called off. Normal full timetables will therefore operate.