The next series of national rail strikes is under way, mainly affecting travellers in England – including families who were hoping to go by train during the half-term holiday, as well as commuters. Both of the main rail unions have called walk-outs this week, with disruption continuing until Sunday 4 June – impacting sports fans travelling to the FA Cup Final in Wembley as well as the Epsom Derby.
The industrial action is part of a long and bitter dispute over pay and working arrangements that began in June 2022.
