Travellers are set to face yet more train disruption next month, as two further strike days have been announced by one of the industry's biggest unions. Network Rail and 14 train operators will be affected by the industrial action on August 18 and August 20.
The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) says its members have voted to strike in the ongoing row over jobs, pay and working conditions. RMT members previously went on strike on June 21, 23 and 25, causing widespread travel disruption.
The union also yesterday (July 13) announced a further walkout to take place on July 27. Last time, RMT members at that firm had only voted for action short of a strike but they were re-balloted.
