The 'biggest rail strike' the UK has faced in 30 years will begin today.
The Rail, Transport and Maritime Union (RMT) confirmed that more than 40,000 union members will walk out after talks about pay broke down. The strike means that members of RMT at Network Rail and 13 train operators will walk out on June 21, 23 and 25.
The RMT are striking over a dispute in pay, job cuts and working conditions. The union would like to see its members receive a pay increase that reflects the rising cost of living.