When were train strikes in February?
When were train strikes in February? Both Aslef and the RMT were on strike on Friday, Feb 3 after their earlier action on Wednesday, Feb 1. Around 12,500 Aslef members walked out alongside roughly 250 drivers from the RMT. Further dates have not yet been announced.
Will there be rail strikes in August 2023?
RMT are set to strike on the following dates in August and September 2023: Saturday, August 26. Saturday, September 2.
Will there be rail strikes in March 2023?
19 March 2023 Strike action has been announced by the RMT union which will affect 18 train operating companies on the following dates: Thursday 16 March. Saturday 18 March. Thursday 30 March.
Will there be train strikes in December 2023?
All strike action planned for December 13,14, 16 and 17 will go ahead as planned, as well as further strike action from 6pm on Christmas Eve to 6am to 27 December. The new strike dates have been announced for the remainder of the year.
Is there a train strike on 7 january 2023?
RMT members have now complete four days of all-out strike action, on Tuesday 3-Wednesday 4 and Friday 6-Saturday 7 January. Aslef's members held industrial on Thursday 5 January, staging a 24-hour walkout.
Can you still travel during a train strike?
Most importantly, know that it is possible to travel on strike days. Trains run on some routes, and your rights to compensation and help in the event of disruption aren't any different. If there's a train scheduled to run, go ahead and catch it!
Are there any rail strikes in September 2023?
Aslef is staging a combination strike and overtime ban for the start of September. Train drivers walked out on Friday 1 September and are refusing non-contractual overtime on Saturday 2 September – coinciding with the latest RMT strike.