Rail services face severe disruption today (Saturday, July 30) because of a strike by train drivers, in the latest outbreak of industrial unrest in the industry. Members of the drivers union Aslef at seven train operators will walk out for 24 hours over pay.
The Rail Delivery Group said the industrial action has been timed to coincide with the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and the start of the new season for most English football league clubs. There will be disruption to parts of the rail network on Saturday and Sunday.
The strike affects Arriva Rail London, Greater Anglia, Great Western, Hull Trains, LNER, Southeastern and West Midlands Trains. Steve Montgomery, chairman of the Rail Delivery Group, said: “We’re really disappointed that the Aslef leadership has decided to impose yet more uncertainty and disruption for passengers and businesses in a week which has already seen a strike by the RMT.
