More than 50,000 rail workers staged a three-day walk-out last month, causing significant disruption around the country in what was the biggest industrial action event since 1989. The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) are protesting due to disputes with Network Rail and most train operators over pay, job security and working conditions.
Despite workers being offered a 5pc pay rise and cheaper travel for friends and family in an effort to avoid further action, the union has announced more walk-outs in the coming weeks. There are set to be two separate periods of strike action, the first of which is set to take place for 24 hours on 27 July .
RMT will take a further 2 days strike action on August 18 and 20 , bringing out over 40,000 workers across Network Rail and 14 train operating companies. RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said: "The rail industry and the government need to understand that this dispute will not simply vanish.
