Britain’s biggest train strike in 30 years is set to upend travel Tuesday as the world’s oldest railroad struggles to redefine its role in a commuting landscape transformed by the coronavirus crisis.
The planned walkouts by 40,000 staff at 13 train operating companies and track manager Network Rail are aimed at securing job guarantees and pay hikes against a backdrop of spiraling inflation, union leaders said.
The strike leaders confirmed Saturday that talks with Network Rail, train operators and London Underground had failed and the strike action would go ahead for the planned three days. The main transport union said in an online statement that despite negotiations which lasted several weeks, “no viable settlements to the disputes have been created.”
