The Mayor of Greater Manchester and several of the region's Labour MPs have spoken out on the biggest train strike in a generation.
It comes as Members of the RMT Union at Network Rail and 13 train operators staged a three-day walk-out from today in a row over pay, jobs and conditions - the biggest industrial action seen for over 30 years.
Despite Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer reportedly ordering frontbenchers not to join picket lines at train stations this week, many of the party's MPs - including some in Greater Manchester - defied the message to show their solidarity.
