Is there a train strike on 7th August 2023?


Is there a train strike on 7th August 2023? August 2023. The ASLEF union took action short of a strike which affected some train operators from Monday 31 July to Saturday 5 August and Monday 7 to Saturday 12 August which involved ASLEF members withdrawing from working overtime during this time.


What dates are train strikes in August?

20,000 workers represented by the RMT, which is the biggest rail workers union, are set to stage strikes on the following dates:
  • Saturday 26 August.
  • Saturday 2 September.


Is there a train strike on 1st September 2023?

Update on rail services during industrial action on Friday 1 and Saturday 2 September 2023. ASLEF have announced a strike on Friday 1 September. The RMT have announced strike action for Saturday 2 September. ASLEF have also announced a ban on overtime working on Saturday 2 September.


Are train or tube strikes in 2023?

When are the train strikes in October 2023? Train drivers represented by Aslef are striking on Wednesday, October 4. There will be almost no services operating on the day and services on days either side of the strike are likely to be affected too. In addition, there is a ban on overtime from October 2 to 6.


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.


What dates are the September Rail strikes?

Industrial action dates ASLEF members at 19 train companies will be on strike on Saturday 30 September and Wednesday 4 October. They will also have overtime bans across the network on Friday 29 September and between Monday 2 October and Friday 6 October.


Will there be more train strikes in 2023?

Unless a deal on pay, job security and working conditions is reached between unions and rail operators, it's likely that strikes could continue for the rest of 2023.