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Simon Meechan

Rail strike to decimate trains to and from Newcastle for Brentford match and Junior/Mini Great North Run

Plan ahead if you are planning to travel on Saturday as rail strikes are set to cancel and cut services on trains and Metros.

National Rail's advice is to "only travel by train if your journey is absolutely necessary" on Saturday October 8. The RMT union is planning to strike, affecting staff who work for rail operators that run trains through the North East, as well as Network Rail, whose staff manage the railways, including sections of track used by the Tyne Wear Metro.

Thousands will be heading to Newcastle on Saturday to attend events in the city. Newcastle United play Brentford at St James' Park and the Junior and Mini Great North Runs are due to be held on the Quayside.

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