Rail and train staff working around Britain will stage a fresh round of strikes in November.
RMT union members working for Network Rail and 14 train operators, including four that operate trains through Newcastle, Sunderland and other parts of the North East, will walk out in the ongoing row over pay, jobs and conditions.
Network Rail staff will strike on November 3, November 5 and November 7. Staff who work for train companies including LNER, Northern, CrossCountry and Transpennine are set to strike on November 3 and November 5.