The dates of three new train strikes have been announced, including one the day before the Eurovision Song Contest.
Drivers working for operators including Avanti West Coast will stage fresh industrial action in a long-running row over pay. Dates affected include May 12 and 31 and June 3. Members of Aslef will walk out on May 12, the day before Liverpool is set to stage the Eurovision Song Contest.
The fresh action comes as the Union said it rejected a "risible" 4% pay offer from the 16 train companies it remains in dispute with. General secretary Mick Whelan said drivers have not had a pay rise at those companies since 2019.