Only around 10% of rail services will be able to run in Wales and neighbouring services on two further upcoming strike days this week. The National Union of Rail, Maritime, and Transport Workers (RMT) and the TSSA union have announced strike action on Thursday, August 18, and Saturday, August 20. It will mean severe disruption expected.
In Wales, most trains will start later and finish much earlier than usual - between 7.30am and 6.30pm. Network Rail says specially trained and fully qualified back-up staff will again step in during the walkout to keep vital services running.
Transport for Wales staff are not involved in strikes, this dispute is between the RMT union and both Network Rail and a number of English-based train operators but the This dispute is between the RMT union and both Network Rail and a number of English-based train operators. You can see all their information about the strikes here.
