Rail passengers are facing transport disruptions today due to a strike by train drivers as Brits head to sporting events including the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
Members of the drivers union Aslef at seven train operators are walking out for 24 hours over pay in the latest outbreak of industrial unrest in the industry.
Rail bosses, at the Rail Delivery Group, have said the industrial action has been timed to coincide with the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and the start of the new season for most English football league clubs as the Championship, League One and League Two get underway.