Two of the busiest train stations in London were almost empty on Saturday morning as train strikes continue into their second day. Around 12,000 members of the drivers’ union Aslef and the Rail, Maritime and Train (RMT) union are on strike over pay and working conditions, affecting 15 train companies.
Platforms at Euston Station in London were closed with just a few London Overground trains running, while Avanti and Northwestern services were cancelled. The major transport hub connects London to cities including Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Meanwhile, Paddington Station, which manages trains to Wales, Devon, Cornwall and south-west England, was only operating an hourly service to Bristol Temple Meads. Aslef general secretary Mick Whelan has said strikes could continue for years until a resolution is found.
