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The Independent UK

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Simon Calder

Will my train be running during the rail strikes?

London London King Cross Network Rail RMT Edinburgh York Avanti West Coast Hull Trains Manchester Midlands

The most protracted and disruptive national rail strikes since 1989 is under way. The present bout involves walk-outs on a total of 12 days, stretching into the New Year, by the RMT union as well as some industrial action by the TSSA and Unite unions.

The strikes that will disrupt passenger trains the most involve a series of 48-hour stoppages:

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